| 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 | $126.47 | 11.345% | $140.818 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.99 | 4.267% | $79.2325 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.63 | 7.409% | $257.3842 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.47 | 4.666% | $156.4443 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 11.468% | $8.3601 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.96 | 9.394% | $148.7321 | $148.73 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.31 | 9.512% | $260.978 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.33 | $1,051.9492 | $1,051.94 | $1,052.00 | $1,051.90 | |