| 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 | $131.96 | 7.435% | $141.7712 | $141.77 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.29 | 13.386% | $154.5338 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.81 | 6.373% | $240.2009 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.35 | 7.602% | $188.6801 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.61 | 13.375% | $200.2316 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.36 | 10.319% | $216.6224 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.30 | 12.663% | $142.2934 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.68 | $1,284.3334 | $1,284.32 | $1,284.35 | $1,284.30 | |