| 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 | $132.97 | 5.175% | $139.8512 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.54 | 7.138% | $42.3624 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.60 | 3.256% | $115.2337 | $115.23 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.95 | 4.182% | $27.0352 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.75 | 9.293% | $265.3088 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.55 | 8.734% | $7.1221 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.96 | 11.428% | $259.5827 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.32 | $856.4961 | $856.49 | $856.50 | $856.50 | |