| 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 | $131.97 | 9.727% | $144.8067 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.54 | 12.179% | $71.2785 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.40 | 4.872% | $52.8555 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.52 | 12.430% | $163.6081 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.36 | 13.244% | $228.0281 | $228.03 | $228.05 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.35 | 3.108% | $159.1472 | $159.15 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.60 | 6.353% | $221.8524 | $221.85 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.74 | $1,041.5765 | $1,041.59 | $1,041.60 | $1,041.60 | |