| 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 | $129.96 | 8.109% | $140.4985 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.70 | 9.756% | $269.6705 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.31 | 7.736% | $85.4454 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.71 | 7.374% | $48.0069 | $48.01 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.82 | 3.161% | $225.7369 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.94 | 11.817% | $223.5669 | $223.57 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.78 | 9.216% | $146.1092 | $146.11 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.22 | $1,139.0343 | $1,139.05 | $1,139.00 | $1,139.00 | |