| 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 | 5.660% | $139.1754 | $139.18 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.27 | 7.412% | $129.1844 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.34 | 6.568% | $265.7167 | $265.72 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.47 | 8.766% | $194.1147 | $194.11 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.46 | 7.192% | $160.2092 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.55 | 9.139% | $223.2438 | $223.24 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.45 | 8.197% | $175.766 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.26 | $1,287.4102 | $1,287.41 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.40 | |