| 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 | $130.40 | 6.685% | $139.1172 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.77 | 3.851% | $204.3476 | $204.35 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.32 | 3.278% | $51.9695 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.49 | 13.145% | $158.9574 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.56 | 10.529% | $198.4659 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.59 | 5.133% | $230.8616 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.35 | 13.458% | $124.0663 | $124.07 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.48 | $1,107.7855 | $1,107.80 | $1,107.70 | $1,107.90 | |