| 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 | $130.75 | 3.540% | $135.3786 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.61 | 7.258% | $116.4929 | $116.49 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 9.266% | $271.4058 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.94 | 7.611% | $126.9164 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.31 | 5.516% | $53.0851 | $53.09 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.77 | 11.796% | $10.9225 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.90 | 7.655% | $199.0541 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.67 | $913.2554 | $913.26 | $913.25 | $913.30 | |