| 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 | $136.88 | 3.181% | $141.2342 | $141.23 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.90 | 9.500% | $114.8655 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.77 | 13.420% | $98.4145 | $98.41 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.64 | 12.452% | $234.6199 | $234.62 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.86 | 11.530% | $221.7886 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.69 | 3.275% | $193.8368 | $193.84 | $193.85 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.55 | 5.155% | $254.0019 | $254.00 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.29 | $1,258.7614 | $1,258.76 | $1,258.75 | $1,258.70 | |