| 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 | $131.79 | 6.193% | $139.9518 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.52 | 12.457% | $47.8167 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.26 | 7.654% | $256.4964 | $256.50 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.38 | 4.632% | $74.6863 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.25 | 8.318% | $197.4096 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.88 | 5.575% | $201.5216 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.37 | 3.468% | $98.6774 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.45 | $1,016.5598 | $1,016.57 | $1,016.55 | $1,016.60 | |