| 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 | $131.72 | 6.338% | $140.0684 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.46 | 8.610% | $26.566 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.33 | 7.130% | $197.4727 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.28 | 9.453% | $206.0781 | $206.08 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.45 | 7.554% | $62.8653 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.87 | 13.477% | $100.847 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.82 | 10.239% | $219.1772 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.93 | $953.0747 | $953.09 | $953.05 | $953.20 | |