| 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 | $125.74 | 11.233% | $139.8644 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.26 | 5.545% | $213.4753 | $213.48 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.39 | 6.331% | $79.0996 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.93 | 4.709% | $173.7436 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.94 | 8.467% | $172.3974 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.88 | 13.114% | $217.0431 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.26 | 7.287% | $82.8899 | $82.89 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.40 | $1,078.5133 | $1,078.51 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.50 | |