| 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 | $129.39 | 5.387% | $136.3602 | $136.36 | $136.35 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.78 | 11.404% | $159.0626 | $159.06 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.61 | 3.380% | $210.492 | $210.49 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.58 | 7.675% | $136.295 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.53 | 5.682% | $50.2307 | $50.23 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.32 | 13.120% | $279.7684 | $279.77 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.47 | 5.292% | $246.8782 | $246.88 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.68 | $1,219.0871 | $1,219.09 | $1,219.10 | $1,219.20 | |