| 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 | $133.71 | 5.732% | $141.3743 | $141.37 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.76 | 9.453% | $167.2004 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.26 | 10.149% | $186.4382 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.30 | 9.128% | $155.2891 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.57 | 8.424% | $30.9767 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.70 | 10.183% | $231.0538 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.39 | 11.403% | $177.5652 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.69 | $1,089.8977 | $1,089.90 | $1,089.90 | $1,090.00 | |