| 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 | $126.47 | 9.310% | $138.2444 | $138.24 | $138.25 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.51 | 9.436% | $258.8271 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.45 | 5.545% | $127.129 | $127.13 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.36 | 8.873% | $11.2792 | $11.28 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.57 | 8.678% | $43.0039 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.46 | 5.245% | $156.2467 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.66 | 8.450% | $114.5883 | $114.59 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.48 | $849.3186 | $849.32 | $849.40 | $849.20 | |