| 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 | $129.36 | 8.575% | $140.4526 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.52 | 6.292% | $250.3389 | $250.34 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.70 | 3.547% | $153.9744 | $153.97 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.86 | 4.590% | $106.5354 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.71 | 4.706% | $119.0612 | $119.06 | $119.05 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.90 | 9.215% | $38.116 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.31 | 12.543% | $47.6169 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.36 | $856.0954 | $856.10 | $856.05 | $856.10 | |