| 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 | $130.96 | 8.743% | $142.4098 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.57 | 8.267% | $224.7298 | $224.73 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.63 | 12.534% | $177.3873 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.57 | 7.722% | $44.78 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.32 | 9.378% | $270.5137 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.33 | 6.589% | $152.774 | $152.77 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.51 | 4.709% | $75.9245 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.89 | $1,088.5191 | $1,088.51 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.50 | |