| 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 | $129.89 | 5.795% | $137.4171 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.62 | 8.540% | $272.0229 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.40 | 9.587% | $83.7245 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.91 | 12.805% | $165.7218 | $165.72 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.68 | 5.635% | $142.2692 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.47 | 6.248% | $49.3734 | $49.37 | $49.35 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.35 | 9.637% | $256.9343 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.32 | $1,107.4632 | $1,107.45 | $1,107.35 | $1,107.40 | |