| 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 | $125.46 | 11.609% | $140.0247 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.84 | 5.203% | $260.7351 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.73 | 8.603% | $236.4613 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.54 | 12.662% | $70.4588 | $70.46 | $70.45 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.41 | 4.153% | $136.8675 | $136.87 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.90 | 7.317% | $209.1608 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.77 | 10.743% | $87.2323 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.65 | $1,140.9405 | $1,140.94 | $1,140.90 | $1,141.00 | |