| 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 | $140.61 | 5.438% | $148.2564 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.59 | 7.504% | $129.6391 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.67 | 8.464% | $261.0403 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.63 | 11.849% | $256.8389 | $256.84 | $256.85 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.70 | 11.642% | $197.2714 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.92 | 13.259% | $245.6814 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.92 | 11.499% | $72.3852 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.04 | $1,311.1127 | $1,311.12 | $1,311.15 | $1,311.10 | |