| 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 | $129.29 | 8.512% | $140.2952 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.43 | 9.839% | $80.6548 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.30 | 10.845% | $67.948 | $67.95 | $67.95 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.25 | 5.687% | $135.5436 | $135.54 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.87 | 4.147% | $123.7995 | $123.80 | $123.80 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.62 | 3.792% | $255.9718 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.81 | 13.781% | $135.1832 | $135.18 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.57 | $939.3961 | $939.39 | $939.40 | $939.40 | |