| 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 | $131.73 | 5.719% | $139.2636 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.40 | 8.757% | $129.8559 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.59 | 13.179% | $163.6455 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.58 | 12.763% | $42.3763 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.72 | 4.132% | $12.2043 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.79 | 3.784% | $175.177 | $175.18 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.45 | 5.285% | $185.7754 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.26 | $848.2980 | $848.31 | $848.35 | $848.40 | |