| 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 | $134.41 | 4.738% | $140.7783 | $140.78 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.88 | 7.497% | $177.2411 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.72 | 8.518% | $135.3436 | $135.34 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.48 | 12.716% | $39.9916 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.39 | 3.317% | $103.7199 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.65 | 10.400% | $265.6776 | $265.68 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.92 | 8.833% | $89.156 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.45 | $951.9081 | $951.91 | $951.95 | $951.90 | |