| 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 | $131.96 | 3.383% | $136.4242 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.54 | 6.686% | $34.7156 | $34.72 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.32 | 12.407% | $180.2109 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.89 | 6.679% | $240.9772 | $240.98 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.49 | 10.638% | $165.3927 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.42 | 8.771% | $123.3681 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.40 | 9.278% | $104.2512 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.02 | $985.3399 | $985.34 | $985.30 | $985.40 | |