| 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 | $126.80 | 9.263% | $138.5455 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.50 | 9.244% | $27.8572 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.59 | 7.642% | $95.36 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.81 | 8.787% | $155.3587 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.35 | 8.631% | $168.7583 | $168.76 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.50 | 13.531% | $45.9801 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.94 | 13.654% | $79.4896 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.49 | $711.3494 | $711.36 | $711.35 | $711.50 | |