| 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 | $126.60 | 11.200% | $140.7792 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.70 | 11.332% | $85.3916 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.81 | 3.378% | $255.1472 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.90 | 9.466% | $270.2716 | $270.27 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.75 | 3.348% | $159.931 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.52 | 7.825% | $238.8539 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.49 | 8.286% | $198.694 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.77 | $1,349.0685 | $1,349.06 | $1,349.10 | $1,349.10 | |