| 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 | $128.31 | 7.692% | $138.1796 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.75 | 8.669% | $72.5366 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.85 | 5.312% | $130.4289 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.68 | 13.841% | $135.1065 | $135.11 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.46 | 5.422% | $241.9013 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.38 | 3.782% | $48.1341 | $48.13 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.50 | 13.591% | $211.8472 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.93 | $978.1342 | $978.14 | $978.20 | $978.00 | |