| 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 | $130.27 | 10.742% | $144.2636 | $144.26 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.85 | 3.555% | $146.8928 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.89 | 5.766% | $256.895 | $256.90 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.47 | 8.511% | $201.2554 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.90 | 7.400% | $51.4446 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.58 | 13.120% | $19.8865 | $19.89 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.74 | 11.358% | $10.8463 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.70 | $831.4842 | $831.49 | $831.50 | $831.50 | |