| 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 | $128.25 | 5.577% | $135.4025 | $135.40 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.99 | 9.778% | $270.0429 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.92 | 6.374% | $265.8499 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.71 | 4.142% | $236.1003 | $236.10 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.87 | 6.308% | $200.7839 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.93 | 9.419% | $172.8054 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.84 | 9.262% | $206.3304 | $206.33 | $206.35 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,386.51 | $1,487.3153 | $1,487.31 | $1,487.35 | $1,487.20 | |