| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $131.88 | 11.736% | $147.3574 | $147.36 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.37 | 12.228% | $259.6619 | $259.66 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.28 | 4.143% | $113.8075 | $113.81 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.54 | 5.816% | $178.3423 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.76 | 11.446% | $47.6543 | $47.65 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.73 | 4.491% | $31.0652 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.68 | 7.655% | $261.2572 | $261.26 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.24 | $1,039.1458 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.10 | $1,039.30 | |