| 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 | $130.99 | 5.701% | $138.4577 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.49 | 4.405% | $23.4807 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.38 | 10.163% | $112.7849 | $112.78 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.27 | 8.119% | $250.0468 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.36 | 13.228% | $141.9426 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.84 | 4.748% | $119.2451 | $119.25 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.29 | 10.718% | $123.2181 | $123.22 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.62 | $909.1759 | $909.18 | $909.20 | $909.10 | |