| 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 | $131.75 | 5.369% | $138.8237 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.25 | 10.440% | $189.1285 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.51 | 8.789% | $102.8165 | $102.82 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.73 | 11.628% | $22.0242 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.54 | 7.172% | $15.5828 | $15.58 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 6.773% | $159.9353 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.78 | 7.161% | $84.4214 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.35 | $712.7324 | $712.73 | $712.70 | $712.60 | |