| 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 | $131.87 | 4.450% | $137.7382 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 3.652% | $86.3732 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.81 | 10.184% | $157.3538 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.25 | 12.632% | $216.535 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.51 | 11.868% | $78.8781 | $78.88 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.53 | 5.261% | $228.9743 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.75 | 6.386% | $36.9691 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.05 | $942.8217 | $942.82 | $942.80 | $942.90 | |