| 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 | $131.77 | 9.727% | $144.5873 | $144.59 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.76 | 10.746% | $261.0948 | $261.09 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.83 | 7.333% | $235.9501 | $235.95 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.65 | 3.607% | $125.0018 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.65 | 12.531% | $247.1743 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.90 | 7.565% | $205.3416 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.80 | 10.539% | $57.2592 | $57.26 | $57.25 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.36 | $1,276.4091 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.40 | $1,276.50 | |