| 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 | $130.33 | 7.750% | $140.4306 | $140.43 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 3.176% | $80.8384 | $80.84 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.93 | 6.699% | $203.7204 | $203.72 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.91 | 3.284% | $40.1878 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.82 | 9.589% | $228.8437 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.29 | 4.116% | $243.9334 | $243.93 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.59 | 7.589% | $112.5273 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.22 | $1,050.4816 | $1,050.48 | $1,050.55 | $1,050.30 | |