| 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 | $135.63 | 3.575% | $140.4788 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 7.313% | $83.1676 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.47 | 7.708% | $269.7762 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.79 | 7.145% | $95.134 | $95.13 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.29 | 13.542% | $187.6736 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.36 | 7.858% | $237.6759 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.53 | 4.706% | $15.2138 | $15.21 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.57 | $1,029.1199 | $1,029.12 | $1,029.15 | $1,029.20 | |