| 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 | $133.43 | 5.144% | $140.2936 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.35 | 8.215% | $70.7185 | $70.72 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.79 | 11.328% | $175.6645 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.32 | 8.769% | $141.7478 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 6.695% | $39.0504 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.70 | 10.655% | $271.8793 | $271.88 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.72 | 4.685% | $146.2659 | $146.27 | $146.25 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.91 | $985.6200 | $985.62 | $985.60 | $985.70 | |