| 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 | $132.96 | 6.340% | $141.3897 | $141.39 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.85 | 5.410% | $46.2223 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.84 | 8.398% | $6.3304 | $6.33 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.88 | 9.670% | $236.7556 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.64 | 11.312% | $201.074 | $201.07 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.77 | 7.423% | $240.3804 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.81 | 13.835% | $246.8057 | $246.81 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.75 | $1,118.9581 | $1,118.96 | $1,118.95 | $1,119.00 | |