| 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 | $131.34 | 7.182% | $140.7728 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.36 | 5.696% | $238.1965 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.93 | 12.794% | $260.4752 | $260.48 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.41 | 4.116% | $223.2351 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.43 | 5.814% | $223.7225 | $223.72 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.96 | 13.712% | $237.6126 | $237.61 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.93 | 7.663% | $20.3806 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,241.36 | $1,344.3953 | $1,344.40 | $1,344.40 | $1,344.40 | |