| 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 | $129.73 | 4.336% | $135.3551 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.59 | 8.154% | $265.6154 | $265.62 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.73 | 10.342% | $259.0058 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.99 | 13.234% | $235.5154 | $235.52 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.71 | 11.725% | $8.614 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.40 | 8.451% | $165.2793 | $165.28 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.91 | 4.283% | $248.0997 | $248.10 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.06 | $1,317.4847 | $1,317.50 | $1,317.45 | $1,317.50 | |