| 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 | $130.34 | 10.525% | $144.0583 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.30 | 3.344% | $139.8244 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.28 | 12.740% | $214.5217 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.49 | 7.176% | $116.2752 | $116.28 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.36 | 4.565% | $159.3152 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.44 | 13.499% | $87.8936 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.30 | 4.728% | $260.0396 | $260.04 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.51 | $1,121.9280 | $1,121.93 | $1,121.90 | $1,121.90 | |