| 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 | $130.27 | 5.503% | $137.4388 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.78 | 8.633% | $220.286 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.97 | 7.592% | $193.6333 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.93 | 11.702% | $263.5385 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.66 | 12.850% | $181.3048 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.73 | 5.736% | $214.3586 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.78 | 10.390% | $75.9262 | $75.93 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.12 | $1,286.4862 | $1,286.49 | $1,286.55 | $1,286.40 | |