| 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 | $124.50 | 5.189% | $130.9603 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.56 | 7.677% | $214.8802 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.99 | 6.354% | $261.6202 | $261.62 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.46 | 3.181% | $141.8326 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.42 | 11.246% | $143.9746 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.35 | 6.717% | $230.8822 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.47 | 10.540% | $259.1831 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.75 | $1,383.3332 | $1,383.32 | $1,383.35 | $1,383.40 | |