| 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 | $139.89 | 3.454% | $144.7218 | $144.72 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.36 | 5.504% | $121.7094 | $121.71 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.33 | 7.519% | $10.0315 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.46 | 9.677% | $193.536 | $193.54 | $193.55 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.76 | 10.480% | $237.2668 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 10.252% | $265.1561 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.36 | 12.444% | $232.0394 | $232.04 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.66 | $1,204.4610 | $1,204.47 | $1,204.45 | $1,204.40 | |