| 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 | $140.55 | 6.409% | $149.5578 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.71 | 13.297% | $148.0905 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.79 | 6.793% | $242.1958 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.53 | 11.311% | $134.1631 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.51 | 12.844% | $227.3919 | $227.39 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.50 | 11.261% | $88.4525 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.78 | 13.858% | $241.1285 | $241.13 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.37 | $1,230.9801 | $1,230.98 | $1,231.00 | $1,231.10 | |