| 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 | $133.83 | 4.352% | $139.6543 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.76 | 6.288% | $109.2215 | $109.22 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.85 | 6.779% | $42.5514 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.30 | 11.746% | $179.1288 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.91 | 8.635% | $272.5761 | $272.58 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.29 | 9.845% | $16.7953 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.65 | 11.708% | $252.0691 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.59 | $1,011.9965 | $1,012.00 | $1,012.00 | $1,012.10 | |