| 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 | $140.71 | 6.500% | $149.8562 | $149.86 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.70 | 12.184% | $261.0522 | $261.05 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.49 | 6.237% | $228.9301 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.72 | 13.579% | $97.3599 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 12.490% | $22.8805 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.77 | 5.805% | $248.3984 | $248.40 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.34 | 10.631% | $124.2829 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.07 | $1,132.7602 | $1,132.76 | $1,132.80 | $1,132.90 | |