| 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 | $132.52 | 6.287% | $140.8515 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.90 | 3.437% | $109.5398 | $109.54 | $109.55 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.42 | 8.516% | $202.2955 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.29 | 9.825% | $247.4247 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.80 | 12.475% | $153.8658 | $153.87 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.41 | 9.319% | $106.4876 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.33 | 8.842% | $175.5948 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.67 | $1,136.0597 | $1,136.06 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.10 | |