| 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 | $133.80 | 3.541% | $138.5379 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.61 | 6.610% | $157.367 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.87 | 8.682% | $198.7468 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.76 | 3.200% | $160.7443 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.35 | 10.871% | $162.2597 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.35 | 10.723% | $237.3348 | $237.33 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.45 | 7.829% | $254.9617 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.19 | $1,309.9522 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.95 | $1,309.90 | |