| 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 | $132.75 | 5.408% | $139.9291 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.30 | 7.209% | $110.7469 | $110.75 | $110.75 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.62 | 10.251% | $13.9137 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.25 | 10.680% | $44.5487 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.69 | 7.394% | $18.998 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 7.483% | $39.5215 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.66 | 13.264% | $23.4003 | $23.40 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $364.04 | $391.0582 | $391.06 | $391.05 | $390.90 | |