| 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 | $130.98 | 3.284% | $135.2814 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.54 | 13.468% | $283.148 | $283.15 | $283.15 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.56 | 3.758% | $115.7524 | $115.75 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.52 | 5.125% | $18.4179 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.76 | 12.778% | $243.3298 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.25 | 7.679% | $195.1682 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.75 | 5.622% | $191.968 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.36 | $1,183.0657 | $1,183.07 | $1,183.05 | $1,183.10 | |