| 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 | $130.87 | 3.559% | $135.5277 | $135.53 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.48 | 13.500% | $85.6698 | $85.67 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.90 | 4.558% | $227.8319 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.75 | 8.287% | $267.1982 | $267.20 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.86 | 13.657% | $148.7316 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.33 | 13.777% | $229.0672 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.87 | 7.369% | $240.367 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.06 | $1,334.3934 | $1,334.40 | $1,334.40 | $1,334.40 | |