| 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 | $128.57 | 5.300% | $135.3842 | $135.38 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.62 | 12.571% | $171.8059 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.27 | 3.712% | $141.3283 | $141.33 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.46 | 10.327% | $44.6383 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.71 | 6.348% | $242.165 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.53 | 4.609% | $135.5 | $135.50 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.81 | 12.861% | $207.4498 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.97 | $1,078.2715 | $1,078.28 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.20 | |