| 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 | $120.40 | 8.869% | $131.0783 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.50 | 5.768% | $144.3733 | $144.37 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.98 | 5.378% | $251.8323 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.47 | 13.336% | $51.5339 | $51.53 | $51.55 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.98 | 5.130% | $22.0563 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.38 | 7.595% | $50.9785 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.56 | 12.790% | $262.3044 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.27 | $914.1570 | $914.15 | $914.20 | $914.20 | |