| 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 | $129.92 | 6.829% | $138.7922 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.45 | 3.150% | $239.7722 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.99 | 8.175% | $62.7307 | $62.73 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.42 | 5.240% | $201.4504 | $201.45 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.98 | 4.727% | $262.8438 | $262.84 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.80 | 13.206% | $197.8841 | $197.88 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.45 | 5.181% | $42.5457 | $42.55 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.01 | $1,146.0191 | $1,146.01 | $1,146.05 | $1,146.00 | |