| 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 | $130.99 | 7.224% | $140.4527 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.46 | 10.445% | $247.9048 | $247.90 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.87 | 11.373% | $127.9342 | $127.93 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.25 | 10.468% | $77.6038 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.57 | 5.404% | $135.5179 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 9.414% | $190.9603 | $190.96 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.32 | 9.184% | $253.6563 | $253.66 | $253.65 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.99 | $1,174.0300 | $1,174.02 | $1,174.00 | $1,174.10 | |