| 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 | $130.51 | 3.238% | $134.7359 | $134.74 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.88 | 5.678% | $104.4944 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.84 | 7.750% | $227.1801 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.76 | 12.158% | $192.6426 | $192.64 | $192.65 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.63 | 5.856% | $251.5456 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.79 | 7.813% | $147.4774 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.71 | 6.508% | $97.6785 | $97.68 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.12 | $1,155.7545 | $1,155.76 | $1,155.85 | $1,155.70 | |