| 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 | $126.57 | 3.788% | $131.3645 | $131.36 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.54 | 11.826% | $243.2663 | $243.27 | $243.25 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.78 | 13.411% | $283.278 | $283.28 | $283.30 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.33 | 12.404% | $279.1329 | $279.13 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.68 | 7.593% | $33.0095 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.37 | 5.271% | $230.933 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.70 | 10.282% | $61.4271 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,147.97 | $1,262.4113 | $1,262.41 | $1,262.45 | $1,262.40 | |