| 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 | $129.90 | 6.840% | $138.7852 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.86 | 3.606% | $167.6967 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.31 | 11.240% | $104.9104 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.26 | 4.118% | $132.5006 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.87 | 8.211% | $46.3901 | $46.39 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.37 | 7.597% | $230.6557 | $230.66 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.93 | 5.824% | $107.8664 | $107.87 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.50 | $928.8051 | $928.82 | $928.80 | $928.90 | |