| 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 | $128.25 | 8.810% | $139.5488 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.53 | 8.469% | $9.2524 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.98 | 7.509% | $174.1431 | $174.14 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.81 | 5.568% | $45.1937 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.29 | 5.273% | $21.3599 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.68 | 3.249% | $40.9692 | $40.97 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.47 | 9.152% | $70.3703 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $466.01 | $500.8374 | $500.83 | $500.80 | $500.90 | |