| 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 | $129.43 | 9.874% | $142.2099 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.25 | 10.405% | $8.0044 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.86 | 9.367% | $207.6442 | $207.64 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.25 | 8.640% | $170.8364 | $170.84 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.91 | 8.569% | $91.1002 | $91.10 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.38 | 3.148% | $141.7047 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.63 | 9.793% | $177.4584 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.71 | $938.9582 | $938.95 | $938.95 | $938.90 | |