| 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 | $129.89 | 7.360% | $139.4499 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.44 | 13.786% | $269.0356 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.56 | 11.544% | $114.3995 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.92 | 13.761% | $19.2484 | $19.25 | $19.25 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.28 | 13.747% | $18.518 | $18.52 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.60 | 12.236% | $236.369 | $236.37 | $236.35 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.46 | 3.639% | $162.1536 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.15 | $959.1740 | $959.18 | $959.15 | $959.10 | |