| 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 | $135.74 | 3.326% | $140.2547 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.46 | 3.366% | $41.8219 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 11.812% | $265.587 | $265.59 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.56 | 4.736% | $201.6796 | $201.68 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.34 | 10.734% | $30.2747 | $30.27 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.46 | 3.142% | $233.5754 | $233.58 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.48 | 3.460% | $173.2748 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.57 | $1,086.4681 | $1,086.46 | $1,086.45 | $1,086.60 | |