| 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 | $129.95 | 9.583% | $142.4031 | $142.40 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.43 | 11.867% | $129.1281 | $129.13 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.81 | 13.318% | $237.7525 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.75 | 8.237% | $153.4259 | $153.43 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.30 | 5.818% | $191.848 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.83 | 13.583% | $276.9494 | $276.95 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.51 | 10.305% | $186.978 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.58 | $1,318.4850 | $1,318.49 | $1,318.55 | $1,318.40 | |