| 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 | $131.53 | 6.853% | $140.5438 | $140.54 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.99 | 11.428% | $147.0738 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.83 | 7.689% | $130.1206 | $130.12 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.83 | 5.565% | $28.3231 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.97 | 8.700% | $271.7174 | $271.72 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.44 | 4.243% | $188.0961 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.89 | 12.284% | $36.9302 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.48 | $942.8050 | $942.80 | $942.75 | $942.70 | |