| 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 | $132.93 | 5.617% | $140.3967 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.72 | 9.417% | $186.7967 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.42 | 13.456% | $203.5628 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.69 | 11.200% | $244.2953 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.89 | 11.767% | $272.5885 | $272.59 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.33 | 3.842% | $213.2188 | $213.22 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.32 | 3.509% | $146.2789 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,293.30 | $1,407.1377 | $1,407.15 | $1,407.15 | $1,407.20 | |