| 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 | $123.97 | 9.826% | $136.1513 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 9.658% | $7.4019 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.87 | 11.114% | $157.6374 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.84 | 4.424% | $150.2035 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.93 | 3.539% | $230.8195 | $230.82 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.27 | 6.313% | $52.3804 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.53 | 3.520% | $212.7647 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.16 | $947.3587 | $947.35 | $947.35 | $947.40 | |