| 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 | $132.72 | 4.347% | $138.4893 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.49 | 9.856% | $42.2836 | $42.28 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.33 | 5.330% | $205.7411 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.87 | 10.461% | $276.0089 | $276.01 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.58 | 9.821% | $41.2707 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.48 | 5.128% | $190.7863 | $190.79 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.94 | 5.555% | $257.4909 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.41 | $1,152.0708 | $1,152.07 | $1,152.10 | $1,152.10 | |