| 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 | $133.25 | 5.403% | $140.4495 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.91 | 13.608% | $40.7966 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.76 | 6.517% | $74.3063 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.40 | 4.507% | $130.0067 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 7.596% | $269.5603 | $269.56 | $269.55 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.42 | 11.156% | $130.5194 | $130.52 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.84 | 10.664% | $116.0201 | $116.02 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.11 | $901.6589 | $901.67 | $901.60 | $901.60 | |