| 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 | $131.25 | 5.820% | $138.8888 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.27 | 5.608% | $117.51 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.26 | 9.363% | $178.546 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.81 | 8.600% | $81.2437 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.40 | 9.466% | $229.2218 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.89 | 6.407% | $108.4181 | $108.42 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.54 | 3.820% | $71.1582 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.42 | $924.9866 | $924.99 | $924.95 | $924.90 | |