| 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 | $115.87 | 13.426% | $131.4267 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.45 | 12.704% | $140.2601 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 6.139% | $149.3057 | $149.31 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.79 | 11.784% | $147.3201 | $147.32 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.53 | 10.673% | $137.8211 | $137.82 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.59 | 3.570% | $237.7864 | $237.79 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.45 | 8.239% | $45.9475 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.35 | $989.8676 | $989.88 | $989.85 | $989.80 | |