| 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 | $131.26 | 9.290% | $143.4541 | $143.45 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 10.260% | $75.5281 | $75.53 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.80 | 8.780% | $111.8258 | $111.83 | $111.85 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.49 | 11.354% | $242.1838 | $242.18 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.66 | 10.218% | $276.2724 | $276.27 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.51 | 12.585% | $211.1081 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.76 | 3.246% | $163.9133 | $163.91 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.98 | $1,224.2856 | $1,224.28 | $1,224.30 | $1,224.30 | |