| 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 | $131.93 | 5.782% | $139.5582 | $139.56 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.41 | 11.573% | $112.0304 | $112.03 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.51 | 9.297% | $136.0857 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.46 | 10.794% | $193.2912 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.63 | 4.615% | $139.797 | $139.80 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.99 | 6.688% | $180.2921 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.58 | 3.229% | $250.4129 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.51 | $1,151.4675 | $1,151.47 | $1,151.50 | $1,151.50 | |