| 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 | $127.79 | 8.337% | $138.4439 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.37 | 9.571% | $148.3263 | $148.33 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.65 | 12.793% | $42.4666 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.67 | 13.766% | $26.9284 | $26.93 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.98 | 8.490% | $237.5714 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.32 | 5.420% | $112.0825 | $112.08 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.60 | 11.848% | $251.2106 | $251.21 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.38 | $957.0297 | $957.03 | $957.05 | $957.00 | |