| 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 | $135.31 | 3.815% | $140.4721 | $140.47 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.90 | 5.508% | $256.2789 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.26 | 7.111% | $164.1583 | $164.16 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.53 | 10.235% | $253.0224 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.52 | 6.513% | $165.649 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.98 | 10.786% | $88.6066 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.39 | 5.359% | $119.4666 | $119.47 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.89 | $1,187.6539 | $1,187.66 | $1,187.60 | $1,187.70 | |