| 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 | $133.82 | 3.488% | $138.4876 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.25 | 9.410% | $182.9882 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 3.470% | $185.8114 | $185.81 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.26 | 7.827% | $268.7696 | $268.77 | $268.75 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.43 | 7.260% | $245.014 | $245.01 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.29 | 6.458% | $238.7746 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.33 | 12.169% | $276.3059 | $276.31 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,428.96 | $1,536.1513 | $1,536.15 | $1,536.10 | $1,536.20 | |