| 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 | $130.66 | 7.273% | $140.1629 | $140.16 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.36 | 8.750% | $190.704 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.77 | 11.563% | $158.1629 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.49 | 11.254% | $39.484 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.47 | 5.258% | $252.0613 | $252.06 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.25 | 9.483% | $123.9895 | $123.99 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 10.201% | $274.9295 | $274.93 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.48 | $1,179.4941 | $1,179.48 | $1,179.50 | $1,179.60 | |