| 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 | $129.70 | 8.700% | $140.9839 | $140.98 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.46 | 8.682% | $39.6255 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.50 | 10.671% | $82.4499 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.50 | 13.772% | $195.119 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.58 | 13.274% | $193.2228 | $193.22 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.42 | 11.678% | $233.8761 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 4.507% | $261.8632 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.73 | $1,147.1404 | $1,147.14 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.10 | |