| 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 | $133.98 | 5.143% | $140.8706 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.68 | 5.235% | $96.4794 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.58 | 10.798% | $266.5578 | $266.56 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.70 | 3.291% | $200.0747 | $200.07 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.86 | 10.138% | $56.0162 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.34 | 6.160% | $81.0425 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.89 | 6.833% | $206.0702 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.03 | $1,047.1114 | $1,047.11 | $1,047.05 | $1,047.20 | |