| 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 | $6.98 | 5.846% | $7.3881 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.30 | 10.211% | $138.0944 | $138.09 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.77 | 10.110% | $132.9798 | $132.98 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.65 | 8.856% | $231.4823 | $231.48 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.68 | 8.229% | $136.0222 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.63 | 6.574% | $237.2657 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.84 | 7.480% | $258.8548 | $258.85 | $258.85 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.85 | $1,142.0873 | $1,142.08 | $1,142.10 | $1,142.20 | |