| 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 | $128.79 | 7.535% | $138.4943 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.37 | 6.700% | $237.2688 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.87 | 6.758% | $78.8621 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.89 | 11.382% | $23.2677 | $23.27 | $23.25 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.58 | 6.553% | $58.1566 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.38 | 3.296% | $159.4684 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.99 | 10.584% | $143.7481 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.87 | $839.2660 | $839.27 | $839.20 | $839.40 | |