| 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 | $228.30 | 8.359% | $247.3836 | $247.38 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.61 | 5.442% | $130.3369 | $130.34 | $130.35 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.81 | 4.840% | $104.6408 | $104.64 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.73 | 5.168% | $174.2949 | $174.29 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.62 | 7.780% | $212.9948 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.67 | 3.846% | $141.9263 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.27 | 10.728% | $120.9925 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.01 | $1,132.5698 | $1,132.56 | $1,132.65 | $1,132.50 | |