| 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 | $133.29 | 3.783% | $138.3324 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.84 | 5.210% | $73.4787 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.70 | 4.180% | $254.9285 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.92 | 12.435% | $200.0444 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.32 | 3.870% | $20.0677 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.69 | 9.818% | $241.2592 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.58 | 9.422% | $264.3417 | $264.34 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.34 | $1,192.4526 | $1,192.45 | $1,192.50 | $1,192.40 | |