| 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 | $119.52 | 13.175% | $135.2668 | $135.27 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.27 | 3.213% | $214.9617 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.57 | 3.494% | $243.8008 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.61 | 11.375% | $80.8694 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.59 | 9.292% | $22.5032 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.61 | 6.771% | $117.0317 | $117.03 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.51 | 3.492% | $139.2071 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.68 | $953.6407 | $953.64 | $953.60 | $953.70 | |