| 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 | $129.83 | 8.423% | $140.7656 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.47 | 5.104% | $174.9666 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.40 | 11.184% | $242.8259 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.92 | 6.669% | $66.0494 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.47 | 7.568% | $240.3822 | $240.38 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.83 | 12.407% | $132.4492 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.95 | 6.274% | $8.4488 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.87 | $1,005.8877 | $1,005.90 | $1,005.90 | $1,005.80 | |