| 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 | $131.42 | 8.442% | $142.5145 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.69 | 11.214% | $230.9804 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.87 | 6.221% | $159.1934 | $159.19 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.37 | 13.772% | $270.0606 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.38 | 8.285% | $93.5366 | $93.54 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.55 | 6.171% | $191.6917 | $191.69 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.79 | 11.748% | $96.9861 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.07 | $1,184.9633 | $1,184.96 | $1,185.00 | $1,185.00 | |