| 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 | $131.97 | 5.297% | $138.9605 | $138.96 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.33 | 4.706% | $257.9223 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.31 | 8.662% | $248.0862 | $248.09 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.33 | 8.148% | $137.7048 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.40 | 3.610% | $90.5551 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.35 | 7.224% | $245.9182 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.81 | 7.158% | $159.4618 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.50 | $1,278.6089 | $1,278.61 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.70 | |