| 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 | $132.67 | 5.686% | $140.2136 | $140.21 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.51 | 8.687% | $39.6816 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.53 | 9.135% | $192.656 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.93 | 10.584% | $165.7986 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.92 | 12.537% | $274.5003 | $274.50 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.45 | 13.128% | $59.3356 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.75 | 12.842% | $30.1852 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.76 | $902.3709 | $902.38 | $902.40 | $902.40 | |