| 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 | $132.85 | 5.504% | $140.1621 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.26 | 7.211% | $252.2246 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.89 | 13.228% | $141.4104 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.91 | 6.766% | $264.6836 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.57 | 11.443% | $141.0534 | $141.05 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.65 | 9.204% | $80.4287 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.70 | 12.328% | $238.9217 | $238.92 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.83 | $1,258.8845 | $1,258.87 | $1,258.85 | $1,258.90 | |