| 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 | $128.45 | 7.778% | $138.4408 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.70 | 12.567% | $270.9488 | $270.95 | $270.95 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.41 | 7.394% | $85.2816 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 3.494% | $80.6632 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.86 | 3.823% | $93.2953 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.74 | 3.473% | $234.6147 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.35 | 10.848% | $82.4155 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.45 | $985.6599 | $985.66 | $985.65 | $985.60 | |