| 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 | $131.44 | 5.336% | $138.4536 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.27 | 6.416% | $230.1459 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.63 | 7.360% | $73.6812 | $73.68 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.31 | 4.270% | $140.045 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.89 | 12.451% | $200.0391 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.45 | 3.621% | $155.8978 | $155.90 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.30 | 9.769% | $99.1214 | $99.12 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.29 | $1,037.3840 | $1,037.39 | $1,037.40 | $1,037.30 | |