| 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 | $133.31 | 3.599% | $138.1078 | $138.11 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.33 | 5.111% | $181.1378 | $181.14 | $181.15 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.90 | 5.805% | $221.0266 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.42 | 13.129% | $175.8251 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.30 | 5.795% | $139.9668 | $139.97 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.56 | 5.843% | $265.2002 | $265.20 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.27 | 7.318% | $96.876 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.09 | $1,218.1403 | $1,218.16 | $1,218.20 | $1,218.10 | |