| 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 | $128.71 | 7.496% | $138.3581 | $138.36 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.89 | 7.484% | $241.7208 | $241.72 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.82 | 13.587% | $182.6706 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.28 | 5.739% | $237.1514 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.68 | 4.478% | $156.3827 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.75 | 8.224% | $94.9666 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.46 | 6.744% | $111.5048 | $111.50 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.59 | $1,162.7550 | $1,162.75 | $1,162.70 | $1,162.90 | |