| 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 | $129.64 | 6.666% | $138.2818 | $138.28 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.95 | 7.374% | $37.5272 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.79 | 9.123% | $39.0551 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.33 | 9.792% | $239.7089 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.74 | 8.295% | $165.4098 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.89 | 8.723% | $91.2077 | $91.21 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.39 | 3.516% | $73.9001 | $73.90 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.73 | $785.0906 | $785.10 | $785.10 | $785.10 | |