| 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 | $133.39 | 4.527% | $139.4286 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 5.451% | $146.5663 | $146.57 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.68 | 13.477% | $73.3969 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.64 | 8.806% | $187.8427 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.81 | 12.350% | $88.543 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.61 | 6.425% | $255.0049 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.77 | 9.475% | $193.519 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.89 | $1,084.3014 | $1,084.30 | $1,084.30 | $1,084.20 | |