| 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 | $132.86 | 5.619% | $140.3254 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.35 | 11.874% | $164.8463 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.95 | 3.563% | $192.5754 | $192.58 | $192.60 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.26 | 9.858% | $238.6775 | $238.68 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.60 | 10.355% | $98.8781 | $98.88 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.93 | 6.497% | $150.0862 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.87 | 12.226% | $93.0017 | $93.00 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.82 | $1,078.3906 | $1,078.41 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.40 | |