| 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 | $140.73 | 4.172% | $146.6013 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.37 | 5.245% | $252.9774 | $252.98 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.39 | 4.842% | $194.3666 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.89 | 6.643% | $168.3786 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.71 | 4.190% | $173.6951 | $173.70 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.70 | 8.638% | $127.8669 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.77 | 12.384% | $137.9738 | $137.97 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.56 | $1,201.8597 | $1,201.87 | $1,201.85 | $1,202.00 | |