| 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 | $138.75 | 6.306% | $147.4996 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.96 | 12.436% | $156.2411 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.64 | 8.710% | $208.3318 | $208.33 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.25 | 4.343% | $35.7375 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.81 | 9.338% | $241.4292 | $241.43 | $241.45 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.86 | 7.527% | $129.9571 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.59 | 11.394% | $97.57 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.86 | $1,016.7663 | $1,016.77 | $1,016.80 | $1,016.70 | |