| 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 | $132.38 | 8.805% | $144.0361 | $144.04 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.58 | 7.783% | $191.4011 | $191.40 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.42 | 5.294% | $63.6186 | $63.62 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.26 | 9.366% | $174.1763 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.46 | 12.247% | $260.9294 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.38 | 5.506% | $119.6227 | $119.62 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.26 | 12.258% | $220.3176 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.74 | $1,174.1018 | $1,174.11 | $1,174.10 | $1,174.00 | |