| 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 | $129.76 | 8.526% | $140.8233 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.67 | 5.415% | $239.9983 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.75 | 12.802% | $263.6747 | $263.67 | $263.65 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.54 | 10.626% | $137.7736 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.72 | 8.331% | $112.3609 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.50 | 7.474% | $110.1609 | $110.16 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.62 | 8.780% | $184.5126 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.56 | $1,189.3043 | $1,189.29 | $1,189.20 | $1,189.40 | |