| 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 | $130.33 | 9.105% | $142.1965 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.90 | 4.543% | $137.8922 | $137.89 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.71 | 11.616% | $202.8174 | $202.82 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.83 | 5.803% | $26.2709 | $26.27 | $26.25 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.61 | 10.214% | $238.7345 | $238.73 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.79 | 5.253% | $147.1332 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.95 | 3.256% | $216.786 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.12 | $1,111.8307 | $1,111.83 | $1,111.85 | $1,111.80 | |