| 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 | $131.35 | 6.133% | $139.4057 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.90 | 5.735% | $119.3748 | $119.37 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.85 | 5.356% | $9.324 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.51 | 11.594% | $7.2648 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.28 | 4.228% | $135.7882 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.65 | 5.205% | $113.2532 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.91 | 8.850% | $30.38 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.45 | $554.7907 | $554.78 | $554.75 | $554.90 | |