| 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 | $129.30 | 7.319% | $138.7635 | $138.76 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.60 | 9.368% | $89.2443 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.65 | 10.364% | $105.5632 | $105.56 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.57 | 8.816% | $84.4086 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.67 | 6.585% | $52.9408 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.96 | 7.208% | $261.5446 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.60 | 8.478% | $240.3872 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.35 | $972.8522 | $972.84 | $972.85 | $972.80 | |