| 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 | $131.75 | 5.814% | $139.4099 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.80 | 5.133% | $236.339 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.68 | 8.800% | $172.6438 | $172.64 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.70 | 4.390% | $139.5694 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.48 | 8.169% | $207.122 | $207.12 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.92 | 11.364% | $36.661 | $36.66 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.46 | 3.791% | $148.8986 | $148.90 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.79 | $1,080.6437 | $1,080.64 | $1,080.60 | $1,080.60 | |