| 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 | $131.97 | 5.692% | $139.4817 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.48 | 12.553% | $218.8931 | $218.89 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.41 | 5.120% | $106.6022 | $106.60 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.71 | 12.794% | $192.5506 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.54 | 11.485% | $171.1741 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.83 | 3.759% | $155.4621 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.97 | 9.333% | $148.6601 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.91 | $1,132.8239 | $1,132.81 | $1,132.80 | $1,133.00 | |