| 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 | $134.62 | 4.372% | $140.5056 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.98 | 8.397% | $270.9708 | $270.97 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.67 | 10.309% | $275.4085 | $275.41 | $275.40 | $275.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.99 | 12.709% | $163.4168 | $163.42 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.84 | 11.799% | $37.8328 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.84 | 9.499% | $263.7174 | $263.72 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.61 | 9.428% | $134.1697 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.55 | $1,286.0216 | $1,286.03 | $1,285.95 | $1,286.00 | |