| 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 | $131.91 | 8.682% | $143.3624 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.89 | 3.126% | $161.7944 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.58 | 8.578% | $244.9303 | $244.93 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.72 | 3.298% | $189.7791 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.36 | 6.428% | $241.9747 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.43 | 5.668% | $33.2115 | $33.21 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.51 | 6.682% | $30.415 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.40 | $1,045.4674 | $1,045.46 | $1,045.45 | $1,045.50 | |