| 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 | $129.44 | 8.743% | $140.7569 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.64 | 7.402% | $85.535 | $85.54 | $85.55 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.93 | 3.748% | $244.7727 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.84 | 11.260% | $26.5244 | $26.52 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.78 | 13.604% | $167.884 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.50 | 7.819% | $13.4774 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.69 | 5.105% | $139.4638 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.82 | $818.4142 | $818.41 | $818.40 | $818.50 | |