| 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 | $134.36 | 3.285% | $138.7737 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.37 | 12.495% | $277.1539 | $277.15 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.37 | 11.189% | $27.0968 | $27.10 | $27.10 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.55 | 9.518% | $187.8781 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.78 | 3.503% | $216.0936 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.83 | 3.310% | $217.8085 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.73 | 7.504% | $54.5368 | $54.54 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.99 | $1,119.3414 | $1,119.34 | $1,119.35 | $1,119.40 | |