| 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 | $130.90 | 9.442% | $143.2596 | $143.26 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 12.274% | $187.4639 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.77 | 9.195% | $258.541 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.89 | 5.737% | $255.7672 | $255.77 | $255.75 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.74 | 10.424% | $94.6775 | $94.68 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.82 | 10.113% | $164.9713 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.29 | 3.412% | $25.1188 | $25.12 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.38 | $1,129.7993 | $1,129.80 | $1,129.75 | $1,129.90 | |