| 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 | $130.89 | 7.602% | $140.8403 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.76 | 3.624% | $258.8113 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.72 | 5.699% | $211.102 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.25 | 5.250% | $141.2981 | $141.30 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.74 | 6.374% | $6.1059 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.42 | 5.734% | $170.6758 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.80 | 12.134% | $256.5626 | $256.56 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.58 | $1,185.3960 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.40 | |