| 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 | $133.36 | 5.190% | $140.2814 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.83 | 3.526% | $163.3951 | $163.40 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.62 | 4.163% | $217.3049 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.85 | 5.611% | $164.5947 | $164.59 | $164.60 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.30 | 12.813% | $274.474 | $274.47 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.25 | 5.573% | $38.2702 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.70 | 12.490% | $279.7626 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.91 | $1,278.0829 | $1,278.07 | $1,278.05 | $1,278.20 | |