| 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 | $130.93 | 5.756% | $138.4663 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.36 | 9.197% | $210.0513 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.54 | 6.779% | $210.9312 | $210.93 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.89 | 11.687% | $127.2003 | $127.20 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.67 | 5.788% | $89.5707 | $89.57 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.65 | 5.282% | $81.7515 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.52 | 5.435% | $85.9506 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.56 | $943.9219 | $943.92 | $943.90 | $944.10 | |