| 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 | $134.60 | 3.666% | $139.5344 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.37 | 7.595% | $253.2464 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.57 | 3.666% | $53.4606 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.51 | 5.123% | $257.0362 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.92 | 12.490% | $79.7779 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.81 | 5.720% | $254.5843 | $254.58 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.76 | 12.296% | $133.3627 | $133.36 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.54 | $1,171.0025 | $1,171.00 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.00 | |