| 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 | $131.65 | 8.720% | $143.1299 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.69 | 11.277% | $97.5788 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.67 | 9.800% | $128.1037 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.77 | 11.304% | $261.3084 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.33 | 4.720% | $6.6288 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.56 | 5.128% | $176.1525 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.43 | 4.330% | $235.1911 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.10 | $1,048.0932 | $1,048.09 | $1,048.15 | $1,048.10 | |