| 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 | $130.31 | 7.475% | $140.0507 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.37 | 10.319% | $79.8379 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.58 | 6.508% | $7.0082 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.30 | 5.501% | $241.9138 | $241.91 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.35 | 13.598% | $204.874 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.73 | 3.435% | $92.8122 | $92.81 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.37 | 10.562% | $227.0612 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.01 | $993.5580 | $993.55 | $993.50 | $993.60 | |