| 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 | $130.49 | 3.592% | $135.1772 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.79 | 5.332% | $251.5223 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.26 | 12.423% | $271.2317 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.31 | 6.235% | $187.3029 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.90 | 7.593% | $189.2561 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.48 | 5.744% | $60.7817 | $60.78 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.69 | 6.129% | $9.2226 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.92 | $1,104.4945 | $1,104.49 | $1,104.50 | $1,104.50 | |