| 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 | $130.78 | 4.268% | $136.3617 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.96 | 13.201% | $280.6932 | $280.69 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.81 | 5.506% | $128.5169 | $128.52 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.81 | 9.368% | $70.8814 | $70.88 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.61 | 8.789% | $118.1557 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.39 | 10.604% | $245.9722 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.88 | 13.238% | $280.6944 | $280.69 | $280.70 | $280.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.24 | $1,261.2755 | $1,261.27 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.40 | |