| 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 | $130.99 | 5.540% | $138.2468 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.60 | 8.845% | $77.933 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.63 | 5.320% | $41.7383 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.31 | 11.678% | $203.6002 | $203.60 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.66 | 12.758% | $183.4122 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.86 | 3.653% | $65.1563 | $65.16 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.97 | 6.408% | $230.8734 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.02 | $940.9602 | $940.96 | $940.95 | $940.90 | |