| 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 | $132.59 | 5.127% | $139.3879 | $139.39 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.56 | 12.350% | $135.4492 | $135.45 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.95 | 5.159% | $113.5191 | $113.52 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.33 | 7.386% | $185.0583 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.55 | 8.773% | $21.2651 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.70 | 12.796% | $147.4244 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.72 | 8.257% | $227.0366 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.40 | $969.1406 | $969.15 | $969.10 | $969.10 | |