| 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 | $131.50 | 5.287% | $138.4524 | $138.45 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.82 | 5.125% | $179.5745 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.85 | 5.349% | $246.3586 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.52 | 8.103% | $146.5012 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.83 | 10.263% | $46.123 | $46.12 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.43 | 11.111% | $237.1442 | $237.14 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.80 | 6.112% | $122.8777 | $122.88 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.75 | $1,117.0316 | $1,117.02 | $1,117.00 | $1,117.10 | |