| 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 | $131.61 | 9.760% | $144.4551 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.29 | 9.750% | $47.5108 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.43 | 12.724% | $281.1675 | $281.17 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.66 | 4.780% | $253.2113 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.91 | 13.769% | $96.6013 | $96.60 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.29 | 5.667% | $139.7869 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.48 | 10.520% | $237.0433 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.67 | $1,199.7762 | $1,199.78 | $1,199.75 | $1,199.80 | |