| 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 | $125.26 | 8.103% | $135.4098 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.95 | 9.118% | $172.3519 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.79 | 5.283% | $186.1298 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.53 | 9.469% | $143.9846 | $143.98 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.45 | 9.710% | $36.698 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.48 | 12.761% | $8.4345 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.78 | 12.571% | $184.3688 | $184.37 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.24 | $867.3774 | $867.37 | $867.40 | $867.40 | |