| 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 | $131.47 | 6.663% | $140.2298 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.36 | 12.180% | $146.2378 | $146.24 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.38 | 5.370% | $257.5032 | $257.50 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.50 | 9.550% | $130.9123 | $130.91 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.28 | 9.762% | $21.1621 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.68 | 9.456% | $239.3584 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.45 | 9.202% | $156.6503 | $156.65 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.12 | $1,092.0539 | $1,092.05 | $1,092.05 | $1,092.10 | |