| 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 | $131.40 | 5.603% | $138.7623 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.86 | 4.207% | $248.9088 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.48 | 13.369% | $283.9667 | $283.97 | $283.95 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.36 | 10.168% | $145.8184 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 3.760% | $257.7917 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.67 | 8.694% | $81.1618 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.55 | 12.586% | $40.0243 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.77 | $1,196.4340 | $1,196.43 | $1,196.35 | $1,196.50 | |