| 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 | $131.78 | 6.780% | $140.7147 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.91 | 13.519% | $8.9794 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.70 | 8.646% | $206.1015 | $206.10 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.28 | 12.538% | $82.4678 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.77 | 10.229% | $126.5098 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.70 | 13.791% | $148.7248 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.74 | 7.133% | $257.912 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.88 | $971.4100 | $971.40 | $971.35 | $971.40 | |