| 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 | $126.52 | 6.597% | $134.8665 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.92 | 3.427% | $218.1482 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.84 | 13.630% | $250.9405 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.53 | 8.591% | $264.4517 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.44 | 7.714% | $230.9819 | $230.98 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.73 | 8.349% | $97.2216 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.80 | 4.751% | $79.4013 | $79.40 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.78 | $1,276.0117 | $1,276.01 | $1,276.00 | $1,276.00 | |