| 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 | $133.98 | 3.565% | $138.7564 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.52 | 7.635% | $28.5448 | $28.54 | $28.55 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.56 | 13.698% | $282.6077 | $282.61 | $282.60 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.35 | 12.265% | $173.281 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.40 | 10.144% | $138.1206 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.98 | 7.474% | $49.4165 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.53 | 6.548% | $189.1547 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.32 | $999.8817 | $999.88 | $999.85 | $999.90 | |