| 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 | $130.94 | 5.576% | $138.2412 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.59 | 11.777% | $151.5584 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.31 | 12.768% | $132.2881 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.60 | 7.857% | $248.7182 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.54 | 5.346% | $51.1349 | $51.13 | $51.15 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.81 | 11.157% | $92.0491 | $92.05 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.33 | 9.834% | $75.0496 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.12 | $889.0395 | $889.04 | $889.05 | $888.90 | |