| 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 | $129.63 | 8.629% | $140.8158 | $140.82 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.74 | 8.282% | $98.2551 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.52 | 3.290% | $30.4912 | $30.49 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.33 | 5.250% | $7.7148 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.64 | 3.525% | $22.4028 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.74 | 6.411% | $95.4932 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.85 | 9.407% | $122.3717 | $122.37 | $122.35 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $480.45 | $517.5446 | $517.54 | $517.50 | $517.60 | |