| 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 | $130.58 | 4.849% | $136.9118 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.68 | 3.283% | $115.3465 | $115.35 | $115.35 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.72 | 6.282% | $108.1101 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.87 | 9.832% | $240.3893 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.34 | 8.824% | $75.4586 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.34 | 4.574% | $227.2811 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.46 | 5.562% | $180.9966 | $181.00 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.99 | $1,084.4940 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.50 | $1,084.50 | |