| 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 | $131.59 | 12.746% | $148.3625 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.80 | 11.620% | $159.3934 | $159.39 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.26 | 10.257% | $189.9287 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.97 | 7.822% | $137.9798 | $137.98 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.85 | 6.729% | $79.8867 | $79.89 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.65 | 11.504% | $67.6272 | $67.63 | $67.65 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.88 | 8.322% | $129.8564 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.00 | $913.0347 | $913.04 | $913.10 | $913.10 | |