| 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 | $130.89 | 5.176% | $137.6649 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.88 | 8.459% | $105.0751 | $105.08 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.83 | 5.546% | $180.3042 | $180.30 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.45 | 10.356% | $114.1633 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.51 | 9.515% | $148.4038 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.49 | 9.271% | $261.6931 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.28 | 12.230% | $214.6735 | $214.67 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.33 | $1,161.9779 | $1,161.96 | $1,161.95 | $1,162.10 | |