| 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 | $136.50 | 3.124% | $140.7643 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.64 | 6.472% | $115.6712 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.98 | 11.700% | $241.2497 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.58 | 10.178% | $107.5117 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 12.659% | $257.8652 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.87 | 7.635% | $138.7092 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.91 | 7.438% | $185.771 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.37 | $1,187.5423 | $1,187.54 | $1,187.45 | $1,187.60 | |