| 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 | $140.55 | 8.387% | $152.3379 | $152.34 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.60 | 5.572% | $144.2114 | $144.21 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.78 | 4.667% | $254.1105 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.43 | 4.426% | $140.3799 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.35 | 13.712% | $97.0532 | $97.05 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.59 | 11.290% | $173.1561 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.48 | 3.703% | $74.1269 | $74.13 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.78 | $1,035.3759 | $1,035.38 | $1,035.40 | $1,035.40 | |