| 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 | $126.75 | 9.438% | $138.7127 | $138.71 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.31 | 6.597% | $51.497 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.39 | 9.676% | $69.5236 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.37 | 11.246% | $82.7337 | $82.73 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.53 | 7.401% | $257.2576 | $257.26 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.40 | 3.354% | $36.5873 | $36.59 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.53 | 9.855% | $248.8545 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.28 | $885.1664 | $885.16 | $885.15 | $885.20 | |