| 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 | $130.72 | 7.375% | $140.3606 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.37 | 8.173% | $270.8327 | $270.83 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.71 | 7.863% | $241.3003 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 6.693% | $8.13 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.32 | 7.624% | $93.9773 | $93.98 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.41 | 6.587% | $34.5448 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.56 | 3.466% | $67.8323 | $67.83 | $67.85 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.71 | $856.9780 | $856.97 | $857.05 | $856.90 | |