| 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 | $131.56 | 6.636% | $140.2903 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.51 | 6.215% | $238.4633 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.53 | 12.115% | $220.3396 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.98 | 9.434% | $63.4498 | $63.45 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.36 | 8.741% | $96.0835 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.71 | 7.184% | $176.5428 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.35 | 4.867% | $248.9018 | $248.90 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.00 | $1,184.0711 | $1,184.06 | $1,184.10 | $1,184.00 | |