| 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 | $218.56 | 5.435% | $230.4387 | $230.44 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.55 | 9.292% | $108.8002 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.49 | 11.469% | $156.6028 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.89 | 3.672% | $139.8432 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.83 | 8.625% | $142.1141 | $142.11 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.56 | 7.222% | $139.989 | $139.99 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.66 | 4.448% | $173.0286 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.54 | $1,090.8166 | $1,090.81 | $1,090.85 | $1,090.70 | |