| 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 | $125.62 | 7.784% | $135.3983 | $135.40 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.78 | 5.803% | $72.7713 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.97 | 11.300% | $260.4086 | $260.41 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.53 | 13.393% | $165.0208 | $165.02 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 5.597% | $38.9653 | $38.97 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.82 | 3.672% | $239.2957 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.77 | 7.839% | $105.4342 | $105.43 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.39 | $1,017.2942 | $1,017.30 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.30 | |