| 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 | $131.39 | 5.356% | $138.4272 | $138.43 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.71 | 13.704% | $91.7705 | $91.77 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.75 | 10.575% | $160.0573 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.70 | 4.288% | $198.8772 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.87 | 8.716% | $16.1661 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.49 | 6.170% | $224.5389 | $224.54 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.46 | 12.570% | $55.6771 | $55.68 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.37 | $885.5143 | $885.53 | $885.55 | $885.60 | |