| 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 | $51.65 | 8.857% | $56.2246 | $56.22 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.50 | 13.637% | $240.3423 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.58 | 4.872% | $137.9906 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.33 | 11.602% | $97.462 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.26 | 11.137% | $149.2125 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.92 | 12.657% | $158.7562 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.74 | 5.421% | $99.8759 | $99.88 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.98 | $939.8641 | $939.86 | $939.85 | $939.90 | |