| 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 | $131.46 | 6.849% | $140.4637 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.64 | 13.437% | $113.0286 | $113.03 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.48 | 7.328% | $37.0067 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.82 | 8.479% | $118.0468 | $118.05 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.59 | 5.672% | $184.4927 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.55 | 3.219% | $148.1709 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.95 | 5.838% | $95.2013 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.49 | $836.4107 | $836.41 | $836.40 | $836.40 | |