| 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 | $131.26 | 5.485% | $138.4596 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.76 | 13.553% | $276.7968 | $276.80 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.49 | 13.535% | $207.19 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.84 | 11.727% | $234.4479 | $234.45 | $234.45 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.31 | 8.855% | $5.7802 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.75 | 12.787% | $8.741 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.74 | 9.382% | $184.5712 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.15 | $1,055.9867 | $1,055.99 | $1,056.00 | $1,056.00 | |