| 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 | $133.44 | 5.330% | $140.5524 | $140.55 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.83 | 11.509% | $42.1839 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.50 | 10.283% | $206.7806 | $206.78 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.34 | 4.854% | $229.9868 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.89 | 12.872% | $55.1831 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 8.526% | $269.6328 | $269.63 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.70 | 7.709% | $195.7073 | $195.71 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.15 | $1,140.0269 | $1,140.02 | $1,140.10 | $1,140.10 | |