| 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 | $139.98 | 4.188% | $145.8424 | $145.84 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.76 | 12.160% | $87.2156 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.98 | 12.775% | $156.7347 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.44 | 12.297% | $146.4802 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.92 | 13.283% | $16.9018 | $16.90 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.52 | 5.713% | $147.4908 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.75 | 5.436% | $259.109 | $259.11 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.35 | $959.7745 | $959.77 | $959.80 | $959.70 | |