| 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 | $131.85 | 6.398% | $140.2858 | $140.29 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.58 | 13.253% | $238.4882 | $238.49 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.53 | 9.130% | $15.8566 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.50 | 8.554% | $235.0194 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.31 | 8.358% | $61.0164 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.67 | 9.494% | $140.8859 | $140.89 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.89 | 10.568% | $125.9259 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.33 | $957.4782 | $957.50 | $957.50 | $957.50 | |