| 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 | $140.76 | 5.678% | $148.7524 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.31 | 9.268% | $189.3724 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.94 | 11.644% | $180.7963 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.37 | 6.554% | $133.5867 | $133.59 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.57 | 10.478% | $155.2989 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.32 | 12.778% | $136.8223 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.55 | 12.742% | $235.1234 | $235.12 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.82 | $1,179.7524 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.70 | $1,179.80 | |