| 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 | $131.25 | 8.477% | $142.3761 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.85 | 6.164% | $164.395 | $164.40 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.68 | 13.228% | $194.3898 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.81 | 5.854% | $260.1997 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.38 | 8.316% | $38.3222 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.75 | 5.373% | $106.1633 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.90 | 11.363% | $33.2975 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.62 | $939.1436 | $939.15 | $939.15 | $939.20 | |