| 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 | $133.37 | 5.438% | $140.6227 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.25 | 13.522% | $237.5448 | $237.54 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.73 | 10.460% | $145.509 | $145.51 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.47 | 8.785% | $140.8439 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.49 | 9.420% | $100.1084 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.74 | 7.497% | $29.8197 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.35 | 7.453% | $47.6554 | $47.66 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.40 | $842.1039 | $842.10 | $842.05 | $842.00 | |