| 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 | $123.35 | 12.649% | $138.9525 | $138.95 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.93 | 7.518% | $8.5262 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.76 | 8.619% | $32.325 | $32.33 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.79 | 13.424% | $139.2733 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.31 | 4.166% | $256.5713 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.42 | 7.533% | $232.7229 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.87 | 9.272% | $68.6993 | $68.70 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.43 | $877.0705 | $877.07 | $877.05 | $877.10 | |