| 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 | $131.33 | 5.171% | $138.1211 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.70 | 5.247% | $190.1813 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 8.855% | $216.2405 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.78 | 13.719% | $50.9234 | $50.92 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.55 | 8.143% | $44.9334 | $44.93 | $44.95 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.50 | 3.612% | $36.7823 | $36.78 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.72 | 4.827% | $254.4361 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.23 | $931.6181 | $931.61 | $931.65 | $931.50 | |