| 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 | $133.32 | 5.202% | $140.2553 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.48 | 5.213% | $60.4764 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.97 | 10.137% | $202.619 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.59 | 9.582% | $149.6781 | $149.68 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.87 | 6.807% | $216.6794 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.99 | 11.691% | $249.0598 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.65 | 9.205% | $187.4504 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.87 | $1,206.2184 | $1,206.23 | $1,206.25 | $1,206.40 | |