| 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 | $132.56 | 4.384% | $138.3714 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.70 | 5.848% | $89.6533 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.39 | 8.769% | $140.7362 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.30 | 4.177% | $146.1603 | $146.16 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.34 | 5.842% | $32.1125 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 4.692% | $246.7172 | $246.72 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.77 | 3.155% | $87.4445 | $87.44 | $87.45 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.72 | $881.1954 | $881.19 | $881.15 | $881.20 | |