| 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 | $130.90 | 5.597% | $138.2265 | $138.23 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.58 | 12.390% | $124.2809 | $124.28 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.40 | 13.794% | $83.5248 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.81 | 8.306% | $21.4554 | $21.46 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.45 | 9.592% | $204.3343 | $204.33 | $204.35 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.59 | 7.853% | $212.0282 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.53 | 10.473% | $14.947 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.26 | $798.7971 | $798.80 | $798.85 | $798.70 | |