| 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 | $132.32 | 5.338% | $139.3832 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.80 | 9.805% | $155.7035 | $155.70 | $155.70 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.30 | 5.276% | $97.1697 | $97.17 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.25 | 7.753% | $31.5178 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.77 | 7.206% | $88.7344 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.44 | 8.232% | $148.7541 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.82 | 13.411% | $98.4634 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.70 | $759.7261 | $759.71 | $759.70 | $759.80 | |