| 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 | $211.91 | 5.854% | $224.3152 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.35 | 5.571% | $133.389 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.48 | 8.122% | $139.9964 | $140.00 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.93 | 7.291% | $140.4761 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.97 | 13.514% | $225.8588 | $225.86 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.48 | 9.753% | $274.9093 | $274.91 | $274.90 | $274.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.97 | 10.624% | $8.8167 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.09 | $1,147.7615 | $1,147.78 | $1,147.75 | $1,147.80 | |