| 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 | $131.51 | 9.547% | $144.0653 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.77 | 10.369% | $266.8391 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.49 | 12.133% | $197.9035 | $197.90 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.75 | 5.220% | $44.9816 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.95 | 10.115% | $221.2761 | $221.28 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.90 | 9.865% | $192.1539 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.49 | 5.455% | $221.9722 | $221.97 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.86 | $1,289.1917 | $1,289.19 | $1,289.20 | $1,289.30 | |