| 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 | $140.66 | 8.639% | $152.8116 | $152.81 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.98 | 5.696% | $147.9533 | $147.95 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.63 | 4.602% | $254.8419 | $254.84 | $254.85 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.75 | 13.333% | $252.4493 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.64 | 6.417% | $68.7879 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.31 | 9.344% | $67.0388 | $67.04 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.44 | 6.873% | $186.4293 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.41 | $1,130.3121 | $1,130.31 | $1,130.35 | $1,130.20 | |