| 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 | $129.47 | 4.465% | $135.2508 | $135.25 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.50 | 12.863% | $278.2073 | $278.21 | $278.20 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.77 | 3.411% | $237.6075 | $237.61 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.68 | 4.518% | $20.5691 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.25 | 11.607% | $160.9931 | $160.99 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.50 | 11.604% | $230.4623 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.31 | 11.598% | $215.7301 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.48 | $1,278.8202 | $1,278.82 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.90 | |