| 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 | $131.41 | 5.198% | $138.2407 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.89 | 13.453% | $63.4089 | $63.41 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.42 | 10.307% | $54.5137 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.79 | 12.614% | $270.0371 | $270.04 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.50 | 3.670% | $206.8217 | $206.82 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.79 | 4.809% | $114.0217 | $114.02 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.75 | 9.676% | $242.1098 | $242.11 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.55 | $1,089.1536 | $1,089.15 | $1,089.10 | $1,089.00 | |