| 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 | $132.88 | 4.246% | $138.5221 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.70 | 13.268% | $99.336 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.38 | 5.159% | $197.0469 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.83 | 13.166% | $71.1022 | $71.10 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.38 | 5.691% | $260.4015 | $260.40 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.33 | 10.314% | $134.9471 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.91 | 7.417% | $248.0366 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.41 | $1,149.3924 | $1,149.40 | $1,149.40 | $1,149.20 | |