| 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 | $132.52 | 5.368% | $139.6337 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.92 | 5.654% | $80.2125 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.86 | 5.846% | $180.8485 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.97 | 7.477% | $205.2488 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.45 | 6.205% | $147.0408 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.26 | 12.553% | $80.2053 | $80.21 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.92 | 5.600% | $96.0115 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.90 | $929.2011 | $929.20 | $929.20 | $929.00 | |