| 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 | $131.30 | 8.158% | $142.0115 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.90 | 9.336% | $261.2037 | $261.20 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.27 | 10.778% | $255.0885 | $255.09 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.50 | 5.769% | $56.5864 | $56.59 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.28 | 8.673% | $161.1403 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.56 | 8.838% | $130.1267 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.88 | 11.341% | $263.7446 | $263.74 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.69 | $1,269.9017 | $1,269.90 | $1,269.95 | $1,269.80 | |