| 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 | $126.35 | 9.750% | $138.6691 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.44 | 6.321% | $37.6802 | $37.68 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.86 | 3.183% | $216.5398 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.80 | 5.514% | $231.9198 | $231.92 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.39 | 11.866% | $159.286 | $159.29 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.55 | 7.831% | $86.8579 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.53 | 4.416% | $259.5051 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.92 | $1,130.4579 | $1,130.47 | $1,130.45 | $1,130.50 | |