| 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 | $130.25 | 3.625% | $134.9716 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.74 | 8.716% | $241.0669 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.42 | 8.706% | $173.2991 | $173.30 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.47 | 4.710% | $254.9374 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.46 | 13.380% | $59.4791 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.58 | 7.115% | $184.8591 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.42 | 9.146% | $179.4579 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.34 | $1,228.0711 | $1,228.08 | $1,228.05 | $1,228.20 | |