| 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 | $131.96 | 3.685% | $136.8227 | $136.82 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.50 | 5.492% | $17.4062 | $17.41 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.58 | 9.153% | $266.9664 | $266.97 | $266.95 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.44 | 13.593% | $279.9386 | $279.94 | $279.95 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.96 | 10.490% | $86.138 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.31 | 13.773% | $188.0781 | $188.08 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.60 | 3.818% | $37.9974 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.35 | $1,013.3474 | $1,013.36 | $1,013.35 | $1,013.30 | |