| 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 | $235.63 | 3.303% | $243.4129 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.35 | 9.111% | $100.764 | $100.76 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.48 | 13.521% | $206.0179 | $206.02 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.68 | 6.485% | $139.1546 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.28 | 4.242% | $139.9762 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.56 | 8.654% | $211.3972 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.77 | 11.167% | $195.3982 | $195.40 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.75 | $1,236.1210 | $1,236.12 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.20 | |