| 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 | $131.41 | 5.765% | $138.9858 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.75 | 7.341% | $218.7073 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.25 | 8.401% | $196.4768 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.98 | 3.769% | $224.1203 | $224.12 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.89 | 9.802% | $177.7585 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.74 | 10.170% | $45.985 | $45.99 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.80 | 9.601% | $144.4541 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.82 | $1,146.4878 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.50 | $1,146.60 | |