| 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 | $130.99 | 3.499% | $135.5733 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.92 | 8.135% | $59.3877 | $59.39 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.51 | 9.594% | $263.5845 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.63 | 10.523% | $178.6383 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.42 | 8.289% | $198.6237 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.46 | 11.342% | $131.8957 | $131.90 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.92 | 3.758% | $49.7208 | $49.72 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.85 | $1,017.4240 | $1,017.42 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.40 | |