| 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 | $134.57 | 4.354% | $140.4292 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.66 | 5.697% | $50.3752 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.32 | 7.583% | $90.714 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.43 | 7.452% | $217.5151 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.95 | 5.796% | $196.7277 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.55 | 9.360% | $42.1583 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.60 | 7.183% | $226.7992 | $226.80 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.08 | $964.7187 | $964.73 | $964.75 | $964.70 | |