| 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 | $125.54 | 11.804% | $140.3587 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.44 | 6.500% | $240.0936 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.56 | 6.470% | $182.6599 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.82 | 4.824% | $154.9508 | $154.95 | $154.95 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.51 | 13.444% | $221.7944 | $221.79 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.59 | 12.759% | $196.8659 | $196.87 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.41 | 4.818% | $142.9822 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.87 | $1,279.7055 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.70 | $1,279.90 | |