| 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 | $140.79 | 6.128% | $149.4176 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.90 | 3.785% | $127.5518 | $127.55 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.72 | 12.545% | $114.4808 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.30 | 9.302% | $200.3506 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.63 | 13.556% | $139.2537 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.71 | 9.605% | $173.9541 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.80 | 10.713% | $256.6327 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.85 | $1,161.6413 | $1,161.63 | $1,161.65 | $1,161.80 | |