| 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 | $129.37 | 7.723% | $139.3612 | $139.36 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.86 | 8.201% | $138.3458 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.51 | 5.455% | $139.7384 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.60 | 8.141% | $158.5347 | $158.53 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.99 | 11.715% | $187.67 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.25 | 3.694% | $197.2778 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.84 | 6.388% | $79.6208 | $79.62 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.42 | $1,040.5487 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.50 | |