| 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 | $132.79 | 3.523% | $137.4682 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.82 | 12.616% | $49.3483 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.78 | 8.717% | $45.422 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.70 | 8.832% | $214.0725 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.44 | 7.156% | $135.488 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.77 | 6.146% | $264.0594 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.77 | 8.745% | $250.9508 | $250.95 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.07 | $1,096.8092 | $1,096.81 | $1,096.75 | $1,096.90 | |