| 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 | $128.25 | 8.732% | $139.4488 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 8.841% | $42.1759 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.50 | 7.251% | $193.5881 | $193.59 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.51 | 9.450% | $94.6852 | $94.69 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.57 | 6.697% | $77.43 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.29 | 12.280% | $178.8508 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.94 | 6.651% | $210.0385 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.81 | $936.2173 | $936.23 | $936.30 | $936.20 | |