| 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 | $130.75 | 5.576% | $138.0406 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.90 | 7.697% | $259.4421 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.30 | 9.669% | $218.5703 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 9.734% | $7.9996 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.51 | 9.694% | $259.4373 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.86 | 9.339% | $254.6068 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 11.673% | $179.2128 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.09 | $1,317.3095 | $1,317.31 | $1,317.30 | $1,317.20 | |