| 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 | $130.27 | 9.135% | $142.1702 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.59 | 10.518% | $157.5876 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.59 | 3.820% | $73.2865 | $73.29 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.86 | 7.287% | $155.4159 | $155.42 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.50 | 7.103% | $204.0312 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.74 | 5.314% | $128.2093 | $128.21 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.76 | 9.568% | $148.7495 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.31 | $1,009.4502 | $1,009.46 | $1,009.45 | $1,009.40 | |