| 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 | $132.49 | 4.353% | $138.2573 | $138.26 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.84 | 3.552% | $259.7498 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.57 | 5.460% | $194.6475 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.30 | 3.164% | $148.8657 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.30 | 9.770% | $76.0706 | $76.07 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.48 | 9.226% | $162.1788 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.38 | 9.849% | $35.5691 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.36 | $1,015.3388 | $1,015.35 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.40 | |