| 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 | $132.57 | 5.246% | $139.5246 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.74 | 5.740% | $129.7853 | $129.79 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.65 | 8.658% | $225.6283 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.98 | 4.411% | $87.6844 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.44 | 8.250% | $108.7263 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.38 | 6.336% | $260.9273 | $260.93 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.61 | 11.394% | $96.4783 | $96.48 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.37 | $1,048.7545 | $1,048.76 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.70 | |