| 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 | $129.43 | 7.201% | $138.7503 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 6.509% | $79.3279 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.68 | 9.356% | $224.9234 | $224.92 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.38 | 3.363% | $194.7152 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.65 | 11.448% | $161.2095 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.36 | 7.265% | $261.0401 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.93 | 9.828% | $127.3236 | $127.32 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.91 | $1,187.2900 | $1,187.29 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.20 | |