| 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 | $129.96 | 9.725% | $142.5986 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.60 | 5.790% | $85.2667 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.98 | 10.375% | $190.9267 | $190.93 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.76 | 4.572% | $138.8298 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.88 | 7.430% | $70.7749 | $70.77 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.42 | 9.459% | $15.784 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.85 | 3.444% | $251.2138 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.45 | $895.3945 | $895.39 | $895.40 | $895.40 | |