| 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 | $131.88 | 9.500% | $144.4086 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.70 | 13.226% | $124.2089 | $124.21 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.80 | 6.701% | $252.668 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.56 | 6.202% | $34.5794 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.54 | 7.267% | $224.7673 | $224.77 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.72 | 9.135% | $239.7914 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.90 | 12.286% | $141.3681 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.10 | $1,161.7917 | $1,161.80 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.90 | |