| 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 | $135.50 | 3.595% | $140.3712 | $140.37 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.58 | 11.459% | $210.1894 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.87 | 13.540% | $147.4544 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.92 | 13.304% | $282.0363 | $282.04 | $282.05 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.63 | 10.775% | $171.2914 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.82 | 5.584% | $19.8709 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.77 | 4.513% | $156.5291 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.09 | $1,127.7427 | $1,127.74 | $1,127.75 | $1,127.80 | |