| 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 | $126.54 | 9.427% | $138.4689 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.27 | 8.378% | $159.6083 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.27 | 7.857% | $261.3052 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.66 | 8.286% | $113.3321 | $113.33 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.66 | 10.740% | $145.8003 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.93 | 4.441% | $42.7477 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.58 | 4.646% | $88.5096 | $88.51 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.91 | $949.7721 | $949.78 | $949.75 | $949.70 | |