| 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 | $132.65 | 4.318% | $138.3778 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.27 | 6.362% | $137.4942 | $137.49 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.85 | 13.738% | $7.7911 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.72 | 3.854% | $180.4152 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.75 | 5.575% | $237.2798 | $237.28 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.28 | 5.294% | $136.1241 | $136.12 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.45 | 12.703% | $38.8262 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.97 | $876.3084 | $876.31 | $876.35 | $876.30 | |