| 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 | $134.50 | 3.618% | $139.3662 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.36 | 7.396% | $260.2849 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.91 | 10.814% | $276.9353 | $276.94 | $276.95 | $276.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 9.733% | $266.3769 | $266.38 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 13.852% | $263.8179 | $263.82 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.97 | 8.759% | $56.5221 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.77 | 9.126% | $254.0126 | $254.01 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,385.98 | $1,517.3159 | $1,517.32 | $1,517.30 | $1,517.30 | |