| 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 | $130.48 | 9.571% | $142.9682 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.99 | 5.439% | $126.5163 | $126.52 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.44 | 8.302% | $177.0088 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.27 | 13.725% | $148.1496 | $148.15 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.94 | 5.201% | $196.6627 | $196.66 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.42 | 3.422% | $234.1681 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.70 | 10.476% | $252.6586 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.24 | $1,278.1323 | $1,278.14 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.20 | |