| 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 | $131.37 | 6.408% | $139.7882 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.82 | 6.587% | $158.6228 | $158.62 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.82 | 9.140% | $40.1853 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.66 | 13.252% | $14.3377 | $14.34 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.74 | 11.476% | $198.1374 | $198.14 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.53 | 8.400% | $203.2825 | $203.28 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.34 | 12.782% | $156.0226 | $156.02 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.28 | $910.3765 | $910.38 | $910.40 | $910.30 | |