| 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 | $130.28 | 7.731% | $140.3519 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.50 | 4.574% | $37.1238 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.40 | 13.773% | $17.521 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.73 | 6.790% | $9.3228 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.51 | 9.411% | $194.2155 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.42 | 10.717% | $190.8983 | $190.90 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.40 | 6.345% | $238.6382 | $238.64 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.24 | $828.0715 | $828.07 | $828.00 | $828.00 | |