| 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 | $134.85 | 3.593% | $139.6952 | $139.70 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.27 | 4.547% | $257.4679 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.78 | 11.501% | $49.9301 | $49.93 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 12.506% | $17.3147 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.34 | 11.696% | $42.8242 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.38 | 10.435% | $256.6289 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.70 | 7.281% | $207.8033 | $207.80 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.71 | $971.6643 | $971.66 | $971.65 | $971.60 | |