| 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 | $131.78 | 5.833% | $139.4667 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.53 | 6.522% | $230.6521 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.95 | 9.215% | $60.0136 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.63 | 6.196% | $80.316 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.42 | 4.678% | $185.7197 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.71 | 11.658% | $99.0518 | $99.05 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.89 | 7.809% | $176.6882 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.91 | $971.9081 | $971.91 | $971.85 | $972.00 | |