| 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 | $131.25 | 3.270% | $135.5419 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.51 | 13.300% | $245.3058 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.59 | 12.146% | $236.1683 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.73 | 9.557% | $9.5643 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.54 | 12.543% | $193.0563 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.85 | 4.398% | $252.4866 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.87 | 4.815% | $193.7715 | $193.77 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.34 | $1,265.8947 | $1,265.90 | $1,265.85 | $1,266.00 | |