| 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 | $135.47 | 4.327% | $141.3318 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.63 | 3.148% | $152.2774 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.82 | 6.659% | $130.9986 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.43 | 4.187% | $114.0118 | $114.01 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.56 | 5.730% | $235.3127 | $235.31 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.64 | 4.499% | $174.1371 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.25 | 6.853% | $259.9199 | $259.92 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.80 | $1,207.9893 | $1,207.99 | $1,208.00 | $1,207.90 | |