| 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 | $128.31 | 9.305% | $140.2492 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.35 | 4.710% | $144.8663 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.66 | 7.221% | $147.6004 | $147.60 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.64 | 7.654% | $56.6691 | $56.67 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.35 | 7.853% | $215.005 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.45 | 9.668% | $184.7357 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.65 | 10.386% | $49.2873 | $49.29 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.41 | $938.4130 | $938.43 | $938.40 | $938.40 | |