| 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 | $129.96 | 7.240% | $139.3691 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.99 | 13.219% | $201.5185 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.66 | 6.824% | $158.8046 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.93 | 11.813% | $255.9735 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.41 | 11.835% | $188.3413 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.74 | 3.637% | $71.2401 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.78 | 11.120% | $95.3187 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.47 | $1,110.5658 | $1,110.56 | $1,110.50 | $1,110.50 | |