| 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 | $131.57 | 5.179% | $138.384 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.59 | 12.446% | $180.577 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.37 | 3.641% | $102.9881 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.51 | 7.133% | $88.3954 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.50 | 6.551% | $43.1532 | $43.15 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.57 | 4.234% | $9.9752 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.35 | 9.749% | $274.7566 | $274.76 | $274.75 | $274.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.46 | $838.2295 | $838.24 | $838.30 | $838.40 | |