| 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 | $7.40 | 5.600% | $7.8144 | $7.81 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.64 | 7.556% | $139.4356 | $139.44 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.71 | 9.525% | $153.0174 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.83 | 9.735% | $267.5669 | $267.57 | $267.55 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.80 | 5.689% | $178.403 | $178.40 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.77 | 5.754% | $71.6695 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.65 | 4.452% | $165.7131 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.80 | $983.6199 | $983.62 | $983.55 | $983.60 | |