| 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 | $125.66 | 11.834% | $140.5306 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.65 | 13.690% | $204.2441 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.39 | 9.520% | $63.9487 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.57 | 3.368% | $100.8562 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 7.632% | $8.363 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.73 | 9.265% | $257.5704 | $257.57 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.98 | 6.442% | $263.9549 | $263.95 | $263.95 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.75 | $1,039.4679 | $1,039.46 | $1,039.45 | $1,039.50 | |