| 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 | $135.74 | 3.304% | $140.2248 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.66 | 11.497% | $55.3694 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.86 | 3.148% | $45.2407 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.71 | 11.346% | $237.9575 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.70 | 12.429% | $88.4816 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.53 | 8.405% | $34.1801 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.96 | 10.366% | $182.0598 | $182.06 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.16 | $783.5139 | $783.51 | $783.50 | $783.60 | |