| 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 | $132.90 | 5.820% | $140.6348 | $140.63 | $140.65 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.54 | 11.660% | $179.259 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.77 | 3.284% | $86.521 | $86.52 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.90 | 10.320% | $259.1417 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.72 | 5.231% | $69.1578 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.90 | 8.104% | $207.4516 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.78 | 6.503% | $65.7976 | $65.80 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.51 | $1,007.9635 | $1,007.96 | $1,007.95 | $1,008.00 | |