| 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 | $133.78 | 8.234% | $144.7954 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.69 | 10.849% | $179.2317 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.83 | 8.273% | $84.2689 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.32 | 9.355% | $214.6857 | $214.69 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.73 | 5.287% | $233.4529 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.93 | 4.559% | $214.2728 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.99 | 9.615% | $15.3351 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.27 | $1,086.0425 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.05 | $1,086.10 | |