| 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 | $118.63 | 7.500% | $127.5273 | $127.53 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.51 | 5.686% | $240.4462 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.95 | 9.266% | $216.292 | $216.29 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.66 | 11.446% | $175.7058 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.74 | 3.159% | $148.2807 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.72 | 5.864% | $20.8764 | $20.88 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.27 | 12.300% | $206.9352 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.48 | $1,136.0636 | $1,136.08 | $1,136.15 | $1,136.00 | |