| 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 | $130.80 | 6.298% | $139.0378 | $139.04 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.85 | 6.684% | $231.3443 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.83 | 5.672% | $176.2926 | $176.29 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.75 | 3.289% | $179.4646 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.52 | 11.113% | $217.2481 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.44 | 7.731% | $142.6789 | $142.68 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.76 | 13.242% | $253.3903 | $253.39 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.95 | $1,339.4566 | $1,339.45 | $1,339.50 | $1,339.40 | |