| 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 | $130.42 | 10.472% | $144.0776 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.60 | 3.819% | $20.3485 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.84 | 12.211% | $226.4867 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.33 | 10.551% | $270.1093 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.95 | 10.621% | $129.3713 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.99 | 7.401% | $148.2026 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.59 | 8.839% | $52.8849 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.72 | $991.4809 | $991.48 | $991.50 | $991.50 | |