| 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 | $135.85 | 3.546% | $140.6672 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.54 | 7.849% | $84.7046 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.44 | 4.181% | $26.5036 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.37 | 12.233% | $239.4716 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.48 | 5.703% | $123.1229 | $123.12 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.58 | 4.676% | $60.2724 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.66 | 6.691% | $184.2127 | $184.21 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.92 | $858.9550 | $858.94 | $858.85 | $859.00 | |