| 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 | $129.75 | 9.768% | $142.424 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.76 | 11.312% | $9.7509 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.91 | 12.667% | $6.6586 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.77 | 11.787% | $188.6629 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.74 | 8.335% | $97.2198 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.93 | 5.430% | $10.4692 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.32 | 11.811% | $220.6255 | $220.63 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.18 | $675.8109 | $675.81 | $675.75 | $675.90 | |