| 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 | $130.39 | 3.871% | $135.4374 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.54 | 8.325% | $133.8247 | $133.82 | $133.80 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.51 | 4.193% | $146.4016 | $146.40 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.32 | 10.786% | $138.837 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.92 | 5.499% | $8.3555 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.92 | 10.207% | $198.2844 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.80 | 12.451% | $20.0163 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.40 | $781.1569 | $781.16 | $781.15 | $781.10 | |