| 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 | $132.81 | 5.825% | $140.5462 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.87 | 6.300% | $90.2168 | $90.22 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.87 | 10.216% | $243.4341 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.77 | 13.278% | $218.366 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.34 | 12.643% | $24.038 | $24.04 | $24.05 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.95 | 8.827% | $240.4533 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.30 | 12.868% | $147.067 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.91 | $1,104.1214 | $1,104.13 | $1,104.10 | $1,104.10 | |