| 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 | $129.57 | 6.860% | $138.4585 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.66 | 5.138% | $174.1716 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.63 | 13.560% | $124.4958 | $124.50 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.37 | 8.684% | $193.8597 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.28 | 11.874% | $211.7551 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.45 | 13.146% | $150.9933 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.96 | 6.654% | $23.4212 | $23.42 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.92 | $1,017.1552 | $1,017.16 | $1,017.10 | $1,017.30 | |