| 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 | $134.34 | 4.250% | $140.0495 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.53 | 8.476% | $240.3069 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.71 | 8.603% | $272.2786 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.55 | 4.282% | $182.0242 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.40 | 6.309% | $190.7183 | $190.72 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.26 | 4.809% | $76.7831 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.61 | 4.536% | $167.8953 | $167.90 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.40 | $1,270.0559 | $1,270.06 | $1,270.05 | $1,270.00 | |