| 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 | $133.80 | 3.490% | $138.4696 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.48 | 12.473% | $134.3827 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.94 | 6.413% | $20.1546 | $20.15 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.32 | 3.410% | $177.162 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.39 | 9.758% | $34.453 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.75 | 13.625% | $97.4334 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.45 | 9.643% | $134.2579 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.13 | $736.3132 | $736.30 | $736.30 | $736.50 | |