| 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 | $130.84 | 5.833% | $138.4719 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.26 | 11.765% | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.80 | 12.708% | $195.8865 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.59 | 7.174% | $187.1151 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.77 | 8.232% | $136.1234 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.70 | 6.169% | $145.133 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.84 | 9.540% | $257.2437 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.80 | $1,298.3236 | $1,298.32 | $1,298.30 | $1,298.30 | |