| 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 | $131.83 | 5.717% | $139.3667 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.87 | 5.530% | $104.3375 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.93 | 12.424% | $267.4904 | $267.49 | $267.50 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.37 | 5.849% | $141.1708 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.55 | 4.443% | $13.1076 | $13.11 | $13.10 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.50 | 4.620% | $112.4665 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.85 | 4.377% | $217.9914 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.90 | $995.9309 | $995.94 | $995.90 | $996.00 | |