| 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 | $128.30 | 5.200% | $134.9716 | $134.97 | $134.95 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.78 | 5.621% | $138.1311 | $138.13 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.58 | 6.263% | $83.5015 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.73 | 5.177% | $157.4815 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.80 | 5.740% | $39.9697 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.66 | 10.424% | $237.0362 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.86 | 12.806% | $249.1433 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.71 | $1,040.2349 | $1,040.23 | $1,040.25 | $1,040.20 | |