| 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 | $130.71 | 8.608% | $141.9615 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.90 | 3.546% | $135.5417 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.56 | 9.119% | $218.8491 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.79 | 5.824% | $215.6587 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.33 | 10.328% | $165.8561 | $165.86 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.56 | 4.816% | $175.6297 | $175.63 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.39 | 11.295% | $190.7485 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.24 | $1,244.2453 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.25 | $1,244.20 | |