| 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 | $130.42 | 7.544% | $140.2589 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.34 | 8.225% | $133.4847 | $133.48 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.76 | 5.746% | $247.1918 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.82 | 8.156% | $24.6812 | $24.68 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.36 | 13.249% | $38.9124 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.39 | 12.159% | $104.7453 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.60 | 7.588% | $198.6074 | $198.61 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.69 | $887.8817 | $887.88 | $887.90 | $887.90 | |