| 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 | $131.96 | 5.376% | $139.0542 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.93 | 13.411% | $83.8448 | $83.84 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.72 | 4.730% | $254.2007 | $254.20 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.30 | 12.761% | $125.503 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.29 | 8.294% | $223.3997 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.71 | 6.805% | $9.3027 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.29 | 7.803% | $242.8694 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.20 | $1,078.1745 | $1,078.16 | $1,078.15 | $1,078.20 | |