| 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 | $131.74 | 6.699% | $140.5653 | $140.57 | $140.55 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.58 | 5.626% | $31.2442 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.38 | 13.642% | $100.4368 | $100.44 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.90 | 6.516% | $106.4095 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.71 | 8.529% | $272.0931 | $272.09 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.81 | 8.681% | $167.1622 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.96 | 3.166% | $129.9479 | $129.95 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.08 | $947.8590 | $947.86 | $947.85 | $947.80 | |