| 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 | $131.34 | 5.472% | $138.5269 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.39 | 13.771% | $96.0113 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.78 | 10.285% | $220.3274 | $220.33 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.57 | 10.397% | $133.1057 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.76 | 8.166% | $264.7471 | $264.75 | $264.75 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.48 | 10.348% | $85.4976 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.53 | 7.387% | $42.4501 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.85 | $980.6661 | $980.68 | $980.70 | $980.60 | |