| 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 | $131.50 | 5.624% | $138.8956 | $138.90 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.31 | 12.712% | $138.9852 | $138.99 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.74 | 8.707% | $57.3321 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.57 | 11.405% | $51.8813 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.77 | 12.206% | $101.8494 | $101.85 | $101.85 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.26 | 12.507% | $245.5578 | $245.56 | $245.55 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.62 | 10.589% | $58.1919 | $58.19 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.77 | $792.6933 | $792.70 | $792.75 | $792.70 | |