| 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 | $133.25 | 4.216% | $138.8678 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.97 | 13.684% | $280.7654 | $280.77 | $280.75 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.44 | 4.262% | $225.6647 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.83 | 9.826% | $170.0436 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.47 | 11.333% | $52.8498 | $52.85 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.37 | 10.840% | $172.2121 | $172.21 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.76 | 12.470% | $97.579 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.09 | $1,137.9824 | $1,137.98 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.00 | |