| 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 | $127.47 | 9.174% | $139.1641 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.78 | 5.125% | $85.9712 | $85.97 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.65 | 4.434% | $161.5072 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.32 | 12.680% | $27.4038 | $27.40 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.54 | 6.674% | $153.1199 | $153.12 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.25 | 5.273% | $235.022 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.30 | 11.148% | $125.9307 | $125.93 | $125.95 | $125.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.31 | $928.1189 | $928.11 | $928.05 | $928.10 | |