| 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 | $133.68 | 4.175% | $139.2611 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.83 | 11.529% | $236.2519 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.74 | 5.311% | $231.4104 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.57 | 12.360% | $216.3717 | $216.37 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.57 | 4.531% | $25.6833 | $25.68 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.46 | 11.199% | $260.7172 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.45 | 5.456% | $109.0942 | $109.09 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.30 | $1,218.7898 | $1,218.78 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.90 | |