| 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 | $119.95 | 8.728% | $130.4192 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.85 | 8.774% | $37.9077 | $37.91 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.76 | 11.640% | $226.3613 | $226.36 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.40 | 13.595% | $166.3031 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.47 | 7.733% | $34.9809 | $34.98 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.59 | 13.668% | $232.5534 | $232.55 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.34 | 10.549% | $152.9335 | $152.93 | $152.95 | $152.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.36 | $981.4591 | $981.45 | $981.45 | $981.50 | |