| 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 | $136.25 | 3.785% | $141.4071 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.48 | 3.724% | $111.4826 | $111.48 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.43 | 5.179% | $30.9542 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.56 | 12.271% | $94.9364 | $94.94 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.54 | 5.767% | $91.5308 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.85 | 10.492% | $77.1787 | $77.18 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.64 | 10.569% | $264.9676 | $264.97 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.75 | $812.4574 | $812.46 | $812.50 | $812.50 | |