| 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 | $129.40 | 4.578% | $135.3239 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.80 | 6.757% | $117.2192 | $117.22 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.57 | 7.277% | $258.0763 | $258.08 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.30 | 10.847% | $11.4172 | $11.42 | $11.40 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.90 | 10.660% | $159.2397 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.32 | 8.128% | $36.0282 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.42 | 7.342% | $156.0967 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.71 | $873.4012 | $873.41 | $873.40 | $873.30 | |