| 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 | $131.55 | 6.741% | $140.4178 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.64 | 6.400% | $36.857 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.79 | 7.371% | $249.949 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.73 | 11.685% | $248.756 | $248.76 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.58 | 13.193% | $211.1955 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.28 | 5.512% | $144.8469 | $144.85 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.40 | 10.726% | $218.5731 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.97 | $1,250.5953 | $1,250.61 | $1,250.55 | $1,250.60 | |