| 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 | $130.86 | 5.720% | $138.3452 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.32 | 6.451% | $79.1144 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.50 | 7.124% | $239.4221 | $239.42 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.63 | 8.627% | $45.2214 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.56 | 6.154% | $20.7637 | $20.76 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.97 | 4.704% | $162.2598 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.86 | 12.663% | $18.995 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.70 | $704.1216 | $704.12 | $704.05 | $704.10 | |