| 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 | $133.52 | 4.456% | $139.4697 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.28 | 13.569% | $238.8129 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.28 | 5.651% | $117.5684 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.54 | 7.740% | $98.6252 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.33 | 8.617% | $269.7286 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.36 | 12.732% | $54.5172 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.41 | 8.778% | $6.9727 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.72 | $925.6947 | $925.70 | $925.65 | $925.70 | |