| 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 | $130.44 | 7.548% | $140.2856 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.31 | 12.177% | $122.6207 | $122.62 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.99 | 6.589% | $88.4582 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.39 | 4.671% | $61.1174 | $61.12 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.78 | 7.624% | $238.6885 | $238.69 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.64 | 5.125% | $19.5953 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.74 | 11.431% | $212.5435 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.29 | $883.3092 | $883.32 | $883.30 | $883.30 | |