| 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 | $127.59 | 9.847% | $140.1538 | $140.15 | $140.15 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.63 | 8.628% | $78.8965 | $78.90 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.37 | 10.136% | $80.8068 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.68 | 4.455% | $58.1605 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.86 | 13.762% | $162.5204 | $162.52 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.72 | 13.488% | $226.6582 | $226.66 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.28 | 8.455% | $243.2429 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.13 | $990.4391 | $990.44 | $990.40 | $990.50 | |