| 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 | $127.99 | 8.241% | $138.5377 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.37 | 6.511% | $194.2441 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.89 | 3.117% | $81.349 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.81 | 13.735% | $271.6106 | $271.61 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.74 | 7.840% | $23.4444 | $23.44 | $23.45 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.62 | 4.577% | $19.4722 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.42 | 12.240% | $247.3994 | $247.40 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.84 | $976.0574 | $976.05 | $976.05 | $975.90 | |