| 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 | $126.40 | 11.368% | $140.7692 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.62 | 3.413% | $238.4911 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.92 | 9.149% | $254.2299 | $254.23 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.27 | 10.728% | $192.9657 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.34 | 10.815% | $148.8689 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.96 | 12.250% | $81.8976 | $81.90 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.70 | 6.145% | $107.9495 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.21 | $1,165.1719 | $1,165.18 | $1,165.15 | $1,165.20 | |