| 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 | $228.80 | 8.577% | $248.4242 | $248.42 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.26 | 4.835% | $141.7998 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.44 | 12.321% | $118.4313 | $118.43 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.44 | 8.120% | $124.8137 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.84 | 8.727% | $138.9966 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.84 | 7.387% | $18.084 | $18.08 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.70 | 6.202% | $42.1622 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.32 | $832.7118 | $832.70 | $832.70 | $832.70 | |