| 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 | $132.47 | 5.219% | $139.3836 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.74 | 12.263% | $186.0647 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.93 | 10.102% | $143.0555 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.74 | 7.790% | $10.4987 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.79 | 10.826% | $149.3824 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.78 | 8.504% | $61.6086 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.33 | 5.530% | $169.1962 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.78 | $859.1897 | $859.19 | $859.20 | $859.30 | |