| 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 | $132.83 | 5.485% | $140.1157 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.81 | 12.334% | $276.1282 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.45 | 3.365% | $112.0993 | $112.10 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.51 | 13.849% | $251.0484 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.87 | 5.573% | $50.5378 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.35 | 5.328% | $143.6147 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.29 | 10.526% | $162.7937 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.11 | $1,136.3378 | $1,136.34 | $1,136.35 | $1,136.20 | |