| 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 | $127.57 | 8.847% | $138.8561 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.99 | 5.671% | $28.5206 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.71 | 11.193% | $254.3095 | $254.31 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.93 | 10.310% | $190.7591 | $190.76 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.50 | 6.358% | $210.0571 | $210.06 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.98 | 9.568% | $139.1294 | $139.13 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.45 | 4.321% | $218.5003 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.13 | $1,180.1321 | $1,180.14 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.20 | |