| 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 | $119.74 | 11.301% | $133.2718 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.79 | 8.221% | $240.0234 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.48 | 5.607% | $72.3197 | $72.32 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.42 | 11.735% | $92.092 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.27 | 12.873% | $211.3773 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.38 | 8.258% | $157.3855 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.75 | 8.686% | $101.8931 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.83 | $1,008.3628 | $1,008.36 | $1,008.35 | $1,008.40 | |