| 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 | $136.54 | 3.242% | $140.9666 | $140.97 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.70 | 5.335% | $189.287 | $189.29 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.72 | 8.385% | $56.0567 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.35 | 6.391% | $141.8724 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.38 | 3.741% | $244.1856 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.74 | 10.180% | $55.9053 | $55.91 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.50 | 7.229% | $254.6689 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.93 | $1,082.9425 | $1,082.96 | $1,082.90 | $1,083.10 | |