| 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 | $128.50 | 8.695% | $139.6731 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.62 | 6.441% | $265.698 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.28 | 8.389% | $77.2597 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.26 | 5.537% | $125.8634 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.83 | 8.396% | $54.0137 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.61 | 7.383% | $29.6484 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.91 | 10.617% | $140.384 | $140.38 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.01 | $832.5403 | $832.53 | $832.50 | $832.60 | |