| 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 | $123.33 | 9.802% | $135.4188 | $135.42 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.72 | 13.345% | $283.0451 | $283.05 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.76 | 3.407% | $176.5778 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.70 | 5.571% | $106.31 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.69 | 7.650% | $55.6443 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.84 | 13.120% | $158.187 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.78 | 6.274% | $19.9583 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.82 | $935.1413 | $935.15 | $935.15 | $935.10 | |