| 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 | $130.63 | 6.826% | $139.5468 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.72 | 5.587% | $132.744 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.48 | 8.366% | $230.2561 | $230.26 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.40 | 7.857% | $149.2741 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.29 | 9.786% | $15.6884 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.70 | 10.507% | $60.4473 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.68 | 10.801% | $260.0278 | $260.03 | $260.05 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.90 | $987.9845 | $987.99 | $988.00 | $987.90 | |