| 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 | $128.52 | 9.139% | $140.2654 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.81 | 8.417% | $153.7461 | $153.75 | $153.75 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.96 | 3.202% | $240.4194 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.86 | 8.499% | $203.8262 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.76 | 7.255% | $188.5114 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.75 | 5.460% | $18.7192 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.44 | 8.278% | $243.0191 | $243.02 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.10 | $1,188.5068 | $1,188.52 | $1,188.45 | $1,188.40 | |