| 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 | $131.86 | 5.224% | $138.7484 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 13.434% | $88.7621 | $88.76 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.85 | 12.867% | $166.8739 | $166.87 | $166.85 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.82 | 8.493% | $35.6074 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.44 | 13.175% | $237.0337 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.76 | 3.464% | $42.1719 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.78 | 9.168% | $16.135 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.76 | $725.3324 | $725.33 | $725.30 | $725.30 | |