| 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 | $130.41 | 6.422% | $138.7849 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.40 | 12.554% | $21.8355 | $21.84 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.55 | 9.463% | $214.0549 | $214.05 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.49 | 4.583% | $91.4997 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.75 | 5.772% | $160.509 | $160.51 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.58 | 13.191% | $87.8136 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.71 | 4.277% | $135.2577 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.89 | $849.7553 | $849.75 | $849.75 | $849.80 | |