| 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 | $133.68 | 4.619% | $139.8547 | $139.85 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.30 | 12.858% | $87.2392 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.69 | 6.654% | $104.1903 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.85 | 6.451% | $37.0982 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.94 | 10.441% | $48.5278 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.40 | 9.768% | $23.4904 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.25 | 12.606% | $266.0317 | $266.03 | $266.05 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.11 | $706.4323 | $706.43 | $706.50 | $706.40 | |