| 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 | $129.56 | 8.363% | $140.3951 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.70 | 8.506% | $73.4586 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.50 | 10.183% | $245.1572 | $245.16 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.40 | 9.834% | $257.4509 | $257.45 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.91 | 8.367% | $211.2181 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.67 | 11.574% | $190.4233 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.78 | 5.556% | $62.0458 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.52 | $1,180.1490 | $1,180.16 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.20 | |