| 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 | $133.75 | 3.390% | $138.2841 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.90 | 9.584% | $90.8451 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.99 | 10.807% | $259.2773 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.55 | 9.619% | $152.9733 | $152.97 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.30 | 11.321% | $214.0703 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.33 | 10.662% | $255.9944 | $255.99 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.69 | 4.245% | $229.0158 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.51 | $1,340.4603 | $1,340.46 | $1,340.45 | $1,340.50 | |