| 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 | $134.69 | 3.450% | $139.3368 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.40 | 9.781% | $133.2741 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.99 | 7.772% | $161.6472 | $161.65 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.41 | 9.269% | $114.0878 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.44 | 7.835% | $41.4518 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.27 | 4.444% | $32.6596 | $32.66 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.56 | 13.715% | $180.3065 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.76 | $802.7638 | $802.77 | $802.75 | $802.80 | |