| 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 | $130.41 | 4.165% | $135.8416 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.95 | 11.550% | $210.7737 | $210.77 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.94 | 7.300% | $243.5066 | $243.51 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.86 | 8.695% | $140.0644 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.41 | 7.618% | $51.0217 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.34 | 7.552% | $130.5036 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.90 | 3.723% | $74.5768 | $74.58 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.81 | $986.2884 | $986.28 | $986.25 | $986.30 | |