| 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 | $130.36 | 3.598% | $135.0504 | $135.05 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.97 | 8.542% | $187.7451 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.81 | 5.412% | $199.0284 | $199.03 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.42 | 12.715% | $87.264 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.94 | 4.266% | $253.3038 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.72 | 10.752% | $251.0969 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.90 | 10.829% | $218.2223 | $218.22 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,236.12 | $1,331.7109 | $1,331.71 | $1,331.70 | $1,331.70 | |