| 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 | $140.62 | 9.825% | $154.4359 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.38 | 8.520% | $120.8696 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.30 | 13.834% | $253.053 | $253.05 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.69 | 5.339% | $146.0947 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.72 | 5.812% | $240.9551 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 10.545% | $8.3572 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.81 | 5.169% | $81.832 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.08 | $1,005.5975 | $1,005.60 | $1,005.60 | $1,005.70 | |