| 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 | $129.89 | 8.159% | $140.4877 | $140.49 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.50 | 5.341% | $179.6064 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.39 | 8.341% | $232.2723 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.81 | 9.840% | $192.0113 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.68 | 12.822% | $19.9469 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.33 | 7.187% | $25.0067 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.44 | 9.248% | $130.4858 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.04 | $919.8171 | $919.83 | $919.80 | $919.80 | |