| 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 | $128.96 | 9.238% | $140.8733 | $140.87 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.55 | 9.476% | $159.3423 | $159.34 | $159.35 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.76 | 3.548% | $84.6608 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.43 | 6.600% | $234.9784 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.46 | 8.609% | $252.4725 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.39 | 11.202% | $238.406 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.83 | 5.410% | $176.9096 | $176.91 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.38 | $1,287.6429 | $1,287.64 | $1,287.60 | $1,287.70 | |