| 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 | $140.97 | 6.120% | $149.5974 | $149.60 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.62 | 8.265% | $145.7463 | $145.75 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.37 | 8.807% | $160.3489 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.69 | 5.744% | $172.0349 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.80 | 11.547% | $84.5526 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.25 | 13.720% | $140.1599 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.80 | 10.779% | $227.9832 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.50 | $1,080.4232 | $1,080.42 | $1,080.45 | $1,080.40 | |