| 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 | $128.40 | 5.557% | $135.5352 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.56 | 13.486% | $275.2716 | $275.27 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.74 | 12.790% | $278.298 | $278.30 | $278.30 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.62 | 7.575% | $31.8637 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.30 | 5.122% | $77.0544 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.44 | 8.225% | $237.4889 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.55 | 12.149% | $107.1584 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.61 | $1,142.6702 | $1,142.67 | $1,142.65 | $1,142.80 | |