| 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 | $129.35 | 7.125% | $138.5662 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.68 | 9.272% | $142.7966 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.71 | 5.412% | $106.1604 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.68 | 8.559% | $250.4239 | $250.42 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.39 | 6.556% | $177.2985 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.37 | 8.593% | $236.0486 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.68 | 13.727% | $136.1085 | $136.11 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.86 | $1,187.4027 | $1,187.41 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.40 | |