| 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 | $133.26 | 5.225% | $140.2228 | $140.22 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.35 | 13.651% | $71.9979 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.88 | 3.329% | $93.9054 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.73 | 3.847% | $55.797 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.46 | 12.827% | $270.1755 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.49 | 4.858% | $190.3068 | $190.31 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.60 | 12.332% | $143.3356 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.77 | $965.7410 | $965.76 | $965.75 | $965.70 | |