| 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 | $131.27 | 5.118% | $137.9884 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.76 | 6.157% | $230.1059 | $230.11 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.50 | 6.752% | $194.8224 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.75 | 10.576% | $24.0503 | $24.05 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.31 | 6.296% | $213.9845 | $213.98 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.82 | 11.135% | $10.9135 | $10.91 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.78 | 8.755% | $260.7727 | $260.77 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.19 | $1,072.6377 | $1,072.63 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.70 | |