| 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 | $130.25 | 9.220% | $142.2591 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.47 | 12.361% | $139.8557 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.61 | 12.138% | $90.3944 | $90.39 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.27 | 7.706% | $224.3193 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.67 | 4.249% | $6.9534 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.88 | 9.827% | $39.4059 | $39.41 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.90 | 10.441% | $197.5789 | $197.58 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.05 | $840.7667 | $840.77 | $840.75 | $840.90 | |