| 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 | $135.44 | 3.186% | $139.7551 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.97 | 13.542% | $217.9666 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.68 | 9.698% | $258.5362 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 5.425% | $218.546 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.42 | 12.463% | $27.4635 | $27.46 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.76 | 3.680% | $56.7752 | $56.78 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.45 | 5.625% | $63.8503 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.02 | $982.8929 | $982.91 | $982.90 | $983.00 | |