| 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 | $126.31 | 9.704% | $138.5671 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.60 | 7.592% | $9.2529 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.46 | 13.826% | $231.5904 | $231.59 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.82 | 12.312% | $16.6446 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.71 | 3.847% | $90.0457 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.28 | 7.173% | $183.5659 | $183.57 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.62 | 8.366% | $226.0731 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.80 | $895.7397 | $895.74 | $895.70 | $895.80 | |