| 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 | $130.82 | 5.511% | $138.0295 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.30 | 4.427% | $39.9955 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.94 | 5.771% | $259.0755 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.64 | 8.539% | $47.3664 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.49 | 4.833% | $186.0681 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.97 | 6.220% | $166.7335 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.71 | 6.638% | $234.2943 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.87 | $1,071.5628 | $1,071.57 | $1,071.60 | $1,071.60 | |