| 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 | $134.26 | 7.257% | $144.0032 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.98 | 10.490% | $261.8392 | $261.84 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.85 | 7.332% | $40.6252 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.50 | 6.742% | $249.2426 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.44 | 12.540% | $204.1926 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.27 | 9.163% | $27.5855 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.74 | 9.236% | $269.5289 | $269.53 | $269.55 | $269.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.04 | $1,197.0172 | $1,197.02 | $1,197.10 | $1,196.90 | |