| 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 | $130.58 | 7.189% | $139.9674 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 9.107% | $131.2012 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 13.360% | $211.3597 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.70 | 12.672% | $199.0914 | $199.09 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.57 | 12.511% | $56.8968 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.97 | 5.669% | $249.3471 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.26 | 9.122% | $167.2404 | $167.24 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.78 | $1,155.1040 | $1,155.11 | $1,155.10 | $1,155.10 | |