| 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 | $129.81 | 7.376% | $139.3848 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.93 | 5.136% | $120.8328 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.25 | 13.474% | $77.446 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.43 | 11.463% | $18.3134 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.61 | 7.868% | $258.4625 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.38 | 8.559% | $117.6562 | $117.66 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.30 | 5.702% | $247.6598 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.71 | $979.7555 | $979.75 | $979.75 | $979.80 | |