| 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 | $118.37 | 9.332% | $129.4163 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.50 | 6.603% | $87.9475 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.98 | 6.147% | $39.2532 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.72 | 9.317% | $213.9552 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.32 | 13.609% | $46.9432 | $46.94 | $46.95 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.53 | 8.322% | $142.4759 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.74 | 10.426% | $49.4046 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.16 | $709.3959 | $709.40 | $709.40 | $709.40 | |