| 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 | $136.96 | 7.180% | $146.7937 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.68 | 8.558% | $145.1203 | $145.12 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.82 | 10.246% | $161.8632 | $161.86 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.51 | 13.306% | $260.0486 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.80 | 11.781% | $203.2179 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 12.180% | $276.7256 | $276.73 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.62 | 9.496% | $185.7271 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,245.07 | $1,379.4964 | $1,379.50 | $1,379.50 | $1,379.40 | |