| 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 | $131.27 | 6.705% | $140.0717 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.82 | 5.303% | $209.3634 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.32 | 8.410% | $237.7648 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.49 | 9.677% | $269.2461 | $269.25 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.40 | 6.377% | $127.0141 | $127.01 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.55 | 11.706% | $81.0427 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.83 | 11.176% | $106.54 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.68 | $1,171.0428 | $1,171.03 | $1,171.00 | $1,171.00 | |