| 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 | $126.89 | 5.107% | $133.3703 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.44 | 4.498% | $253.345 | $253.35 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.25 | 9.533% | $187.5753 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.62 | 12.112% | $277.6117 | $277.61 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.33 | 12.551% | $133.1816 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.55 | 3.368% | $14.0064 | $14.01 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.25 | 7.163% | $139.5798 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.33 | $1,138.6701 | $1,138.68 | $1,138.70 | $1,138.70 | |