| 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 | $132.86 | 5.481% | $140.1421 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.93 | 12.500% | $172.0463 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.81 | 10.169% | $273.0098 | $273.01 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.81 | 13.646% | $211.1656 | $211.17 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.58 | 3.517% | $238.6895 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.26 | 8.700% | $168.7676 | $168.77 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.98 | 8.366% | $230.7979 | $230.80 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,318.23 | $1,434.6188 | $1,434.63 | $1,434.60 | $1,434.60 | |