| 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 | $131.95 | 5.171% | $138.7731 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.68 | 13.466% | $200.4717 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.70 | 4.234% | $180.0121 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.56 | 8.629% | $19.0753 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.93 | 11.343% | $220.3812 | $220.38 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.37 | 13.150% | $58.1252 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.86 | 3.198% | $164.9723 | $164.97 | $164.95 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.05 | $981.8109 | $981.81 | $981.80 | $981.90 | |