| 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 | $132.95 | 5.165% | $139.8169 | $139.82 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.98 | 6.378% | $41.4661 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.77 | 6.464% | $77.4739 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.33 | 12.624% | $180.5701 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.51 | 10.382% | $142.9557 | $142.96 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.98 | 13.550% | $81.7333 | $81.73 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.88 | 6.284% | $175.2411 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.40 | $839.2571 | $839.26 | $839.20 | $839.30 | |