| 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 | $130.80 | 7.287% | $140.3314 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.49 | 5.571% | $238.052 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.39 | 12.376% | $158.8884 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.93 | 11.263% | $210.2092 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.71 | 7.856% | $230.4991 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.73 | 4.866% | $187.427 | $187.43 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.76 | 10.810% | $148.2195 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.81 | $1,313.6266 | $1,313.63 | $1,313.65 | $1,313.60 | |