| 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 | $133.38 | 3.805% | $138.4551 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.55 | 7.272% | $259.1155 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.52 | 5.469% | $219.924 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.93 | 9.650% | $219.2232 | $219.22 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.81 | 11.596% | $215.1682 | $215.17 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.74 | 11.392% | $122.2416 | $122.24 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 13.106% | $180.1552 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.21 | $1,354.2828 | $1,354.29 | $1,354.20 | $1,354.30 | |