| 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 | $132.94 | 8.232% | $143.8836 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.30 | 5.507% | $138.5307 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.91 | 8.827% | $254.5572 | $254.56 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.99 | 12.657% | $145.3163 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.57 | 11.328% | $153.1539 | $153.15 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.43 | 10.415% | $7.0997 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.99 | 4.593% | $101.4448 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.13 | $943.9862 | $943.98 | $944.00 | $944.00 | |