| 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 | $128.45 | 9.675% | $140.8775 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.76 | 9.209% | $41.2373 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.60 | 9.161% | $87.9838 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.52 | 8.714% | $209.2962 | $209.30 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.73 | 5.247% | $38.6572 | $38.66 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.93 | 12.536% | $132.7137 | $132.71 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.67 | 13.442% | $65.422 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.66 | $716.1877 | $716.19 | $716.20 | $716.20 | |