| 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 | $135.85 | 3.410% | $140.4825 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.72 | 3.751% | $245.5994 | $245.60 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.39 | 11.374% | $227.6373 | $227.64 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.31 | 12.773% | $31.926 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.94 | 11.747% | $88.2131 | $88.21 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.26 | 8.620% | $64.3682 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.98 | 4.799% | $249.4007 | $249.40 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.45 | $1,047.6272 | $1,047.63 | $1,047.65 | $1,047.60 | |