| 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 | $131.97 | 6.395% | $140.4095 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.90 | 8.129% | $217.2312 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.81 | 8.673% | $185.6244 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.55 | 11.254% | $97.4029 | $97.40 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.31 | 13.792% | $198.3508 | $198.35 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.59 | 4.817% | $135.8324 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.69 | 4.334% | $71.667 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.82 | $1,046.5182 | $1,046.51 | $1,046.50 | $1,046.50 | |