| 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 | $130.53 | 7.804% | $140.7166 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.53 | 5.641% | $18.5189 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.82 | 6.491% | $234.0885 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.58 | 13.744% | $240.6596 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.87 | 12.173% | $205.1308 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.49 | 12.211% | $48.8006 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.40 | 3.852% | $257.9684 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.22 | $1,145.8834 | $1,145.89 | $1,145.85 | $1,145.90 | |