| 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 | $129.30 | 8.417% | $140.1832 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.31 | 6.332% | $252.3365 | $252.34 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.40 | 13.114% | $228.9427 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.25 | 3.706% | $78.0388 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.71 | 8.285% | $63.5741 | $63.57 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.85 | 5.802% | $183.9368 | $183.94 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.41 | 8.445% | $112.143 | $112.14 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.23 | $1,059.1551 | $1,059.15 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.00 | |