| 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 | $132.94 | 5.530% | $140.2916 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.68 | 11.755% | $229.8577 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.49 | 12.712% | $86.2134 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.98 | 13.402% | $251.7298 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.95 | 13.158% | $254.5489 | $254.55 | $254.55 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.88 | 7.820% | $9.5744 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.76 | 3.279% | $198.0478 | $198.05 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.68 | $1,170.2636 | $1,170.26 | $1,170.25 | $1,170.20 | |