| 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 | $128.63 | 6.873% | $137.4707 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.35 | 9.779% | $65.1538 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.77 | 8.546% | $159.313 | $159.31 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.49 | 7.139% | $228.7311 | $228.73 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.70 | 7.166% | $138.9943 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.36 | 12.466% | $131.9901 | $131.99 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.63 | 6.854% | $186.5991 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.93 | $1,048.2521 | $1,048.24 | $1,048.25 | $1,048.30 | |