| 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 | $130.56 | 5.734% | $138.0463 | $138.05 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.44 | 3.659% | $216.0668 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.93 | 13.289% | $7.8509 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.32 | 3.754% | $100.9734 | $100.97 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.57 | 6.668% | $201.1438 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.39 | 6.218% | $211.7881 | $211.79 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.71 | 6.841% | $163.1569 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.92 | $1,039.0262 | $1,039.03 | $1,039.00 | $1,039.10 | |