| 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 | $131.96 | 3.847% | $137.0365 | $137.04 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.86 | 3.422% | $254.2733 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.89 | 9.519% | $138.9687 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.75 | 10.412% | $240.4221 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.56 | 5.820% | $17.5238 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.48 | 12.723% | $106.5007 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.44 | 8.759% | $247.3615 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.94 | $1,142.0866 | $1,142.08 | $1,142.00 | $1,142.10 | |