| 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 | $133.27 | 5.612% | $140.7491 | $140.75 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.74 | 7.602% | $174.0355 | $174.04 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.58 | 4.248% | $184.0811 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.37 | 3.106% | $102.4564 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.87 | 11.600% | $200.7349 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.71 | 9.115% | $152.4446 | $152.44 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.67 | 3.334% | $120.5598 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.21 | $1,075.0614 | $1,075.06 | $1,075.10 | $1,075.00 | |