| 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 | $135.78 | 3.368% | $140.3531 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.93 | 9.336% | $86.2989 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.62 | 13.161% | $259.8403 | $259.84 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.34 | 9.596% | $250.2515 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.89 | 9.594% | $38.2373 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.38 | 3.574% | $199.2557 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.65 | 9.124% | $172.034 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.59 | $1,146.2708 | $1,146.27 | $1,146.30 | $1,146.30 | |