| 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 | $131.99 | 3.398% | $136.475 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.88 | 5.410% | $261.2903 | $261.29 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.41 | 10.551% | $105.4767 | $105.48 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.25 | 8.827% | $11.1548 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.65 | 13.231% | $232.8596 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.87 | 5.141% | $73.462 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.30 | 5.562% | $168.1603 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.35 | $988.8787 | $988.88 | $988.90 | $989.10 | |