| 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 | $128.50 | 8.535% | $139.4675 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.84 | 10.854% | $50.8155 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.85 | 13.610% | $194.1027 | $194.10 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.75 | 3.223% | $71.998 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.98 | 6.172% | $247.3595 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.72 | 7.667% | $79.3721 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.79 | 13.380% | $134.6841 | $134.68 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.43 | $917.7994 | $917.80 | $917.75 | $917.90 | |