| 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 | $128.96 | 8.102% | $139.4083 | $139.41 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.35 | 11.460% | $52.7763 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.77 | 11.300% | $76.541 | $76.54 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.97 | 6.338% | $93.5455 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.62 | 12.573% | $62.6131 | $62.61 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.99 | 11.603% | $79.227 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.93 | 12.153% | $8.8937 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.59 | $513.0049 | $513.01 | $513.05 | $512.90 | |