| 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 | 4.775% | $138.2611 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.88 | 13.501% | $154.2252 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.65 | 5.851% | $84.3103 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.94 | 6.490% | $85.1281 | $85.13 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.82 | 5.687% | $149.8853 | $149.89 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.94 | 6.670% | $18.0699 | $18.07 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.39 | 6.425% | $27.0213 | $27.02 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.58 | $656.9012 | $656.91 | $656.90 | $656.90 | |