| 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 | $127.99 | 9.735% | $140.4498 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.34 | 5.262% | $140.3564 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.70 | 11.322% | $87.6104 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.53 | 11.136% | $18.3708 | $18.37 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.25 | 6.373% | $182.1638 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.98 | 8.251% | $237.048 | $237.05 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 13.234% | $149.3217 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.66 | $955.3209 | $955.32 | $955.25 | $955.30 | |