| 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 | $127.32 | 6.728% | $135.8861 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.29 | 12.676% | $276.383 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.60 | 13.436% | $139.0725 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.81 | 8.272% | $21.4487 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.50 | 13.184% | $159.0235 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.50 | 10.339% | $127.4415 | $127.44 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.68 | 3.769% | $181.2637 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.70 | $1,040.5190 | $1,040.51 | $1,040.50 | $1,040.50 | |