| 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 | $128.81 | 3.810% | $133.7177 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.46 | 5.386% | $215.4722 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.41 | 9.747% | $171.6553 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.59 | 3.276% | $21.2645 | $21.26 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.56 | 7.796% | $146.1283 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 12.130% | $257.1814 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.79 | 4.481% | $231.7284 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.98 | $1,177.1478 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.15 | $1,177.20 | |