| 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 | $126.57 | 9.864% | $139.0549 | $139.05 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.88 | 3.171% | $75.191 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.61 | 10.124% | $204.4012 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.86 | 13.768% | $12.3552 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.29 | 9.512% | $68.215 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.63 | 6.837% | $142.7663 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.91 | 11.383% | $200.3892 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.75 | $842.3728 | $842.38 | $842.35 | $842.50 | |