| 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 | $132.41 | 8.522% | $143.694 | $143.69 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.71 | 13.867% | $227.4038 | $227.40 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.90 | 8.142% | $212.9316 | $212.93 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.78 | 7.756% | $257.2998 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.53 | 8.699% | $20.1419 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.77 | 7.502% | $256.6825 | $256.68 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.29 | 8.734% | $188.4251 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.39 | $1,306.5787 | $1,306.57 | $1,306.65 | $1,306.50 | |