| 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 | $135.63 | 3.872% | $140.8816 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 13.312% | $90.2303 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.72 | 10.385% | $135.4645 | $135.46 | $135.45 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.53 | 8.539% | $176.4084 | $176.41 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.53 | 7.678% | $260.0747 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.98 | 6.574% | $140.6564 | $140.66 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.71 | 5.108% | $229.8817 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.73 | $1,173.5976 | $1,173.59 | $1,173.60 | $1,173.70 | |