| 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 | $131.96 | 5.215% | $138.8417 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.47 | 8.525% | $170.8943 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.35 | 12.145% | $145.0596 | $145.06 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.69 | 8.625% | $197.3608 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.73 | 5.790% | $189.0785 | $189.08 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.80 | 3.868% | $135.8593 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.44 | 8.190% | $104.3384 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.44 | $1,081.4326 | $1,081.43 | $1,081.45 | $1,081.50 | |