| 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 | $134.48 | 8.128% | $145.4105 | $145.41 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.86 | 6.732% | $232.5263 | $232.53 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.56 | 7.381% | $78.9895 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.45 | 4.749% | $127.2177 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.99 | 12.718% | $161.1755 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.89 | 10.154% | $228.9992 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.75 | 10.570% | $87.0739 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.98 | $1,061.3926 | $1,061.40 | $1,061.40 | $1,061.40 | |