| 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 | $130.30 | 6.641% | $138.9532 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.54 | 5.625% | $263.5766 | $263.58 | $263.60 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 8.625% | $29.0246 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.30 | 10.142% | $269.0769 | $269.08 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.74 | 8.439% | $226.3556 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.59 | 8.370% | $76.4984 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.95 | 13.450% | $92.9723 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.14 | $1,096.4576 | $1,096.46 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.60 | |