| 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 | $130.58 | 7.713% | $140.6516 | $140.65 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.47 | 13.735% | $99.484 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.62 | 13.141% | $6.3585 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.74 | 4.299% | $41.4484 | $41.45 | $41.45 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.46 | 9.805% | $154.2321 | $154.23 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.90 | 10.620% | $193.4744 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 11.745% | $278.0998 | $278.10 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.64 | $913.7488 | $913.74 | $913.75 | $913.80 | |