| 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 | $129.63 | 5.839% | $137.1991 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.31 | 10.200% | $238.3736 | $238.37 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.27 | 10.229% | $160.1297 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.83 | 6.720% | $235.6698 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.84 | 4.778% | $173.7638 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.44 | 6.467% | $57.9606 | $57.96 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.85 | 9.779% | $135.9613 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.17 | $1,139.0579 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.20 | |