| 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 | $131.84 | 9.258% | $144.0457 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.26 | 3.313% | $180.0332 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.74 | 9.257% | $83.8438 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.55 | 3.622% | $110.4092 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.58 | 10.389% | $80.1203 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.82 | 7.523% | $91.201 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.31 | 8.263% | $260.1668 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.10 | $949.8200 | $949.82 | $949.80 | $949.70 | |