| 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 | $130.93 | 5.624% | $138.2935 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.40 | 6.127% | $145.8185 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.59 | 7.534% | $227.5312 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.94 | 13.871% | $262.9737 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.41 | 10.235% | $16.9872 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.26 | 8.132% | $15.4196 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.87 | 9.484% | $234.1534 | $234.15 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.40 | $1,041.1771 | $1,041.17 | $1,041.15 | $1,041.20 | |