| 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 | $132.48 | 6.109% | $140.5732 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.98 | 12.186% | $209.7654 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.90 | 13.622% | $79.4218 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.26 | 8.699% | $269.8561 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.62 | 8.283% | $270.296 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.83 | 13.808% | $233.1129 | $233.11 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 13.788% | $200.9496 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.67 | $1,403.9750 | $1,403.98 | $1,403.90 | $1,404.00 | |