| 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 | $131.81 | 3.386% | $136.2731 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.27 | 10.739% | $270.5022 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.63 | 13.783% | $84.9163 | $84.92 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.57 | 6.694% | $253.4729 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.49 | 4.516% | $62.1766 | $62.18 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.83 | 4.826% | $159.1573 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.99 | 11.439% | $219.5237 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.59 | $1,186.0221 | $1,186.02 | $1,185.95 | $1,186.10 | |