| 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 | $130.97 | 5.485% | $138.1537 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.67 | 6.638% | $79.6266 | $79.63 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.82 | 7.583% | $204.2141 | $204.21 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.29 | 6.425% | $50.3284 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.87 | 11.874% | $195.6341 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.45 | 8.639% | $193.8663 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.27 | 11.184% | $164.8525 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.34 | $1,026.6757 | $1,026.67 | $1,026.70 | $1,026.70 | |