| 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 | $133.99 | 3.600% | $138.8136 | $138.81 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.68 | 13.369% | $236.5784 | $236.58 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.35 | 12.331% | $83.5181 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.50 | 11.860% | $260.0745 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.96 | 9.451% | $257.1661 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.97 | 9.262% | $238.1584 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.36 | 5.595% | $75.3526 | $75.35 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.81 | $1,289.6617 | $1,289.66 | $1,289.60 | $1,289.80 | |