| 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 | $127.68 | 9.279% | $139.5274 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.26 | 5.720% | $114.4525 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.89 | 8.771% | $213.0715 | $213.07 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.27 | 10.605% | $9.147 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.96 | 5.335% | $102.1328 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.39 | 12.523% | $278.3706 | $278.37 | $278.35 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.39 | 7.866% | $21.9939 | $21.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.84 | $878.6957 | $878.69 | $878.70 | $878.70 | |