| 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 | $132.59 | 3.645% | $137.4229 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.98 | 12.483% | $138.3316 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.33 | 12.147% | $261.6726 | $261.67 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.61 | 9.656% | $202.4359 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.95 | 10.120% | $200.3633 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.44 | 4.269% | $27.5687 | $27.57 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.38 | 7.727% | $49.9638 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.28 | $1,017.7588 | $1,017.75 | $1,017.70 | $1,017.80 | |