| 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 | $130.85 | 3.333% | $135.2112 | $135.21 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.47 | 10.169% | $226.3642 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.41 | 10.421% | $235.6495 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.55 | 4.694% | $230.9026 | $230.90 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.84 | 10.298% | $172.9914 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.51 | 10.418% | $173.9194 | $173.92 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.96 | 9.118% | $6.5034 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.59 | $1,181.5417 | $1,181.53 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | |