| 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 | $130.36 | 3.813% | $135.3306 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.40 | 7.210% | $218.0651 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.58 | 7.870% | $51.3245 | $51.32 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.55 | 12.271% | $181.3738 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.63 | 13.322% | $231.8908 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.58 | 9.175% | $188.4142 | $188.41 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.35 | 10.782% | $131.1105 | $131.11 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.45 | $1,137.5095 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.50 | |