| 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 | $131.58 | 5.147% | $138.3524 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.80 | 3.784% | $55.8358 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.33 | 5.628% | $171.4659 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.83 | 5.771% | $178.5732 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.99 | 8.620% | $52.1267 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 8.330% | $159.7326 | $159.73 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.56 | 11.340% | $260.0457 | $260.05 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.54 | $1,016.1323 | $1,016.14 | $1,016.15 | $1,016.10 | |