| 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 | $133.38 | 3.600% | $138.1817 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.49 | 3.353% | $156.5695 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.36 | 7.376% | $249.4989 | $249.50 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.28 | 13.235% | $247.1694 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.88 | 5.473% | $13.5849 | $13.58 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.33 | 13.425% | $42.3416 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.56 | 5.350% | $220.7715 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.28 | $1,068.1175 | $1,068.11 | $1,068.10 | $1,068.20 | |