| 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 | $131.56 | 6.736% | $140.4219 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.26 | 4.809% | $70.4945 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.27 | 9.464% | $107.5703 | $107.57 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.32 | 5.799% | $90.2677 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.61 | 9.746% | $174.0681 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.38 | 7.183% | $256.5747 | $256.57 | $256.55 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.99 | 6.719% | $159.0006 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.39 | $998.3978 | $998.39 | $998.30 | $998.50 | |