| 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 | $132.95 | 3.546% | $137.6644 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.59 | 13.496% | $186.8031 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 3.487% | $253.3258 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.65 | 3.617% | $240.0288 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.82 | 3.381% | $18.4225 | $18.42 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.89 | 3.399% | $174.6306 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.46 | 13.334% | $137.6555 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.15 | $1,148.5307 | $1,148.53 | $1,148.55 | $1,148.50 | |