| 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 | $131.55 | 6.490% | $140.0876 | $140.09 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.39 | 3.265% | $40.6761 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.38 | 8.306% | $5.8269 | $5.83 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.58 | 6.467% | $241.2329 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.67 | 11.741% | $187.3561 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.26 | 13.240% | $145.2416 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.96 | 10.286% | $41.8646 | $41.86 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.79 | $802.2858 | $802.29 | $802.35 | $802.30 | |