| 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 | $131.30 | 6.586% | $139.9474 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.93 | 8.284% | $171.0129 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.32 | 8.697% | $184.0458 | $184.05 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.41 | 12.621% | $279.7618 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.75 | 9.813% | $10.7068 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.98 | 7.599% | $231.3163 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.76 | 13.328% | $270.5819 | $270.58 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.45 | $1,287.3729 | $1,287.38 | $1,287.35 | $1,287.30 | |