| 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 | $133.55 | 5.179% | $140.4666 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.79 | 6.405% | $138.103 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 6.734% | $265.3407 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.58 | 13.678% | $238.2464 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.87 | 10.137% | $181.5829 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.70 | 4.300% | $207.2441 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.47 | 4.367% | $240.5346 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,315.56 | $1,411.5183 | $1,411.51 | $1,411.55 | $1,411.40 | |