| 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 | $113.29 | 5.368% | $119.3714 | $119.37 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.29 | 3.514% | $187.6605 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.93 | 12.113% | $137.8205 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.44 | 9.714% | $128.8481 | $128.85 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.47 | 11.247% | $148.4814 | $148.48 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.74 | 5.267% | $240.7877 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.41 | 13.660% | $177.7756 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.57 | $1,140.7452 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.75 | $1,140.80 | |