| 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 | $130.39 | 6.799% | $139.2552 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.70 | 11.620% | $246.3453 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.86 | 11.680% | $138.3268 | $138.33 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.51 | 10.836% | $100.3177 | $100.32 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.88 | 7.321% | $202.7079 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.57 | 5.518% | $164.1544 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.62 | 8.529% | $196.0251 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.53 | $1,187.1324 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.10 | |