| 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 | $132.76 | 5.271% | $139.7578 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.48 | 8.459% | $170.8012 | $170.80 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.95 | 11.260% | $256.955 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.51 | 12.274% | $49.9732 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.29 | 7.214% | $216.8832 | $216.88 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.38 | 9.637% | $35.5005 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.26 | 6.569% | $73.8097 | $73.81 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.63 | $943.6806 | $943.68 | $943.65 | $943.80 | |