| 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 | $130.48 | 9.175% | $142.4515 | $142.45 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.82 | 9.532% | $248.4405 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.38 | 8.773% | $246.2403 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.29 | 13.122% | $271.8209 | $271.82 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.77 | 6.109% | $109.0482 | $109.05 | $109.05 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.50 | 9.226% | $174.2155 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.43 | 8.688% | $116.7635 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.67 | $1,308.9804 | $1,308.98 | $1,308.95 | $1,308.90 | |