| 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 | $132.71 | 5.594% | $140.1338 | $140.13 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.55 | 11.125% | $27.2812 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.78 | 8.429% | $43.1331 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.64 | 5.802% | $193.2368 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.69 | 3.845% | $256.1752 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.73 | 10.497% | $188.6515 | $188.65 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.84 | 12.252% | $45.8437 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.94 | $894.4553 | $894.45 | $894.55 | $894.40 | |