| 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 | $135.52 | 3.714% | $140.5532 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.88 | 3.386% | $124.973 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.45 | 11.374% | $190.9507 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.45 | 4.312% | $145.4631 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.51 | 6.827% | $129.8055 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.99 | 13.450% | $277.9412 | $277.94 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.85 | 3.503% | $230.6564 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.65 | $1,240.3431 | $1,240.34 | $1,240.30 | $1,240.50 | |