| 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 | $132.64 | 4.365% | $138.4297 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.73 | 8.203% | $204.2115 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.74 | 12.494% | $240.4447 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.52 | 12.757% | $139.2774 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.85 | 3.506% | $115.7715 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.70 | 4.692% | $52.0319 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 13.199% | $264.1499 | $264.15 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.53 | $1,154.3166 | $1,154.31 | $1,154.35 | $1,154.20 | |