| 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 | $125.47 | 6.335% | $133.4185 | $133.42 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.73 | 9.826% | $102.9399 | $102.94 | $102.95 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.78 | 8.644% | $152.949 | $152.95 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.87 | 8.234% | $147.0575 | $147.06 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.40 | 12.734% | $127.8404 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.86 | 7.272% | $126.4308 | $126.43 | $126.45 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.64 | 8.673% | $59.3789 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.75 | $850.0150 | $850.02 | $850.05 | $849.90 | |