| 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 | $131.75 | 3.560% | $136.4403 | $136.44 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.54 | 13.784% | $42.7145 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.97 | 8.221% | $154.7236 | $154.72 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.33 | 4.125% | $248.1611 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.95 | 6.470% | $228.8573 | $228.86 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.60 | 13.375% | $21.0878 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.50 | 8.516% | $239.2778 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.64 | $1,071.2624 | $1,071.26 | $1,071.25 | $1,071.30 | |