| 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 | $132.72 | 5.622% | $140.1815 | $140.18 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.27 | 13.860% | $187.0378 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.27 | 3.348% | $63.3213 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.72 | 13.428% | $206.1214 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.34 | 12.781% | $266.5466 | $266.55 | $266.55 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.34 | 10.432% | $158.2932 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.57 | 6.614% | $250.0845 | $250.08 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.23 | $1,271.5863 | $1,271.58 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.50 | |