| 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 | $126.91 | 9.174% | $138.5527 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.94 | 9.484% | $96.2802 | $96.28 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.76 | 9.738% | $249.9393 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.76 | 8.469% | $16.01 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.86 | 5.548% | $147.6194 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.25 | 4.673% | $261.9442 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.31 | 4.374% | $75.4728 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.79 | $985.8186 | $985.81 | $985.80 | $985.80 | |