| 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 | $132.52 | 7.472% | $142.4219 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.95 | 7.712% | $188.4421 | $188.44 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.84 | 7.622% | $258.1206 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.52 | 3.836% | $237.286 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.53 | 10.638% | $145.5222 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.30 | 7.423% | $42.2172 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.72 | 11.851% | $275.9588 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.38 | $1,289.9688 | $1,289.97 | $1,289.90 | $1,289.90 | |