| 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 | $131.72 | 5.118% | $138.4614 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.35 | 5.776% | $102.9729 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.36 | 8.820% | $79.8304 | $79.83 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.85 | 4.797% | $136.0789 | $136.08 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.69 | 5.246% | $14.4082 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.49 | 7.275% | $164.6564 | $164.66 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.63 | 8.596% | $227.6498 | $227.65 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.09 | $864.0580 | $864.06 | $864.05 | $864.10 | |