| 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 | $218.68 | 5.328% | $230.3313 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.44 | 7.678% | $147.9926 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.50 | 11.104% | $252.7616 | $252.76 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.53 | 6.281% | $238.6327 | $238.63 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.92 | 9.313% | $80.8042 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.70 | 13.720% | $134.9856 | $134.99 | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.70 | 8.341% | $271.6109 | $271.61 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,251.47 | $1,357.1189 | $1,357.11 | $1,357.15 | $1,357.10 | |