| 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 | $132.70 | 3.450% | $137.2782 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.57 | 12.175% | $158.8061 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.74 | 6.854% | $200.6077 | $200.61 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.27 | 8.594% | $109.9731 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.91 | 4.354% | $9.2979 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.39 | 4.363% | $81.8102 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.76 | 13.273% | $279.5125 | $279.51 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.34 | $977.2857 | $977.29 | $977.25 | $977.30 | |