| 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 | $132.83 | 4.597% | $138.9362 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.60 | 11.406% | $272.4991 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.26 | 9.256% | $248.2952 | $248.30 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.98 | 3.612% | $49.713 | $49.71 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.80 | 7.152% | $237.6631 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.85 | 5.573% | $80.0771 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.81 | 3.606% | $154.1761 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.13 | $1,181.3598 | $1,181.37 | $1,181.40 | $1,181.40 | |