| 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 | $128.42 | 9.332% | $140.4042 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.66 | 5.473% | $145.1941 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.66 | 7.344% | $260.481 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.66 | 7.369% | $159.6148 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.56 | 13.641% | $159.7338 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.73 | 7.238% | $172.3636 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.95 | 4.633% | $61.6812 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.64 | $1,099.4727 | $1,099.45 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.50 | |