| 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 | $131.76 | 6.600% | $140.4562 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.71 | 12.354% | $234.494 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.42 | 9.183% | $214.4572 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.58 | 8.510% | $12.5655 | $12.57 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.33 | 8.669% | $73.1668 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.77 | 5.803% | $42.0779 | $42.08 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.94 | 13.526% | $148.6509 | $148.65 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.51 | $865.8685 | $865.88 | $865.85 | $866.10 | |