| 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 | $129.84 | 8.129% | $140.3947 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.43 | 12.710% | $71.492 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.79 | 9.231% | $245.5404 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.34 | 8.756% | $162.4162 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.89 | 5.612% | $41.0725 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.70 | 12.348% | $258.0634 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.49 | 12.114% | $248.3213 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.48 | $1,167.3005 | $1,167.29 | $1,167.25 | $1,167.30 | |