| 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 | $133.42 | 3.607% | $138.2325 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.88 | 12.221% | $185.03 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.40 | 4.277% | $245.4681 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.28 | 13.381% | $262.2276 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.95 | 3.790% | $191.9596 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.93 | 12.116% | $42.5256 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.45 | 10.536% | $259.1517 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,222.31 | $1,324.5951 | $1,324.60 | $1,324.65 | $1,324.60 | |