| 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 | $133.83 | 4.867% | $140.3435 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.79 | 6.525% | $51.9735 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.26 | 3.556% | $130.7498 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.31 | 4.175% | $78.4542 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.96 | 7.640% | $236.7649 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.69 | 8.306% | $206.5287 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.60 | 11.836% | $244.4735 | $244.47 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.44 | $1,089.2881 | $1,089.27 | $1,089.25 | $1,089.30 | |