| 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 | $240.76 | 7.320% | $258.3836 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.79 | 3.500% | $115.7027 | $115.70 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.90 | 13.652% | $230.5999 | $230.60 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.93 | 3.185% | $96.9217 | $96.92 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.25 | 7.433% | $141.0058 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.32 | 4.786% | $174.2801 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.55 | 4.554% | $124.9943 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.50 | $1,141.8881 | $1,141.88 | $1,141.90 | $1,141.90 | |