| 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 | $129.58 | 7.628% | $139.4644 | $139.46 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.63 | 11.667% | $79.9871 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.89 | 6.392% | $227.5618 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.45 | 13.140% | $136.2771 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.63 | 5.409% | $261.0243 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.81 | 13.348% | $217.4128 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.88 | 9.291% | $17.3554 | $17.36 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.87 | $1,079.0829 | $1,079.08 | $1,079.05 | $1,079.20 | |