| 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 | $126.79 | 9.167% | $138.4128 | $138.41 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.61 | 5.519% | $68.1758 | $68.18 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.41 | 11.356% | $118.4939 | $118.49 | $118.50 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.39 | 12.510% | $40.9424 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.26 | 9.305% | $222.1733 | $222.17 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.76 | 4.469% | $171.0784 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.88 | 11.571% | $221.8924 | $221.89 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.10 | $981.1690 | $981.16 | $981.20 | $981.20 | |