| 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 | $129.98 | 6.530% | $138.4677 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.70 | 12.161% | $176.8779 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.34 | 5.247% | $46.6665 | $46.67 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.35 | 11.463% | $174.2724 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.57 | 3.140% | $48.0323 | $48.03 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.89 | 8.671% | $271.558 | $271.56 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.49 | 13.328% | $219.2783 | $219.28 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.32 | $1,075.1531 | $1,075.16 | $1,075.15 | $1,075.30 | |