| 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 | $131.75 | 6.699% | $140.5759 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.40 | 5.263% | $127.7893 | $127.79 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.34 | 12.131% | $81.1156 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.42 | 10.245% | $130.5521 | $130.55 | $130.55 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.98 | 5.215% | $250.3907 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.71 | 10.678% | $249.8113 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.65 | 9.296% | $256.4631 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.25 | $1,236.6980 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.70 | $1,236.80 | |