| 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 | $130.56 | 5.439% | $137.6612 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.31 | 11.656% | $100.8365 | $100.84 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.79 | 13.376% | $199.3037 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 6.375% | $31.838 | $31.84 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.35 | 8.348% | $248.4961 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.52 | 11.683% | $228.4141 | $228.41 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.83 | 3.305% | $239.492 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.29 | $1,186.0416 | $1,186.04 | $1,186.05 | $1,186.00 | |