| 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 | $129.72 | 7.356% | $139.2622 | $139.26 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.59 | 7.284% | $40.3281 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.78 | 3.125% | $116.3044 | $116.30 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.78 | 4.477% | $170.0677 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.54 | 13.350% | $106.0276 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.58 | 11.827% | $28.6053 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.74 | 11.139% | $201.984 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.73 | $802.5793 | $802.58 | $802.60 | $802.60 | |