| 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 | $128.49 | 8.848% | $139.8588 | $139.86 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.29 | 6.410% | $18.3983 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.26 | 12.344% | $31.7484 | $31.75 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.38 | 3.503% | $29.3742 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.40 | 9.531% | $232.6438 | $232.64 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.68 | 7.414% | $36.177 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.77 | 11.104% | $50.8523 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.27 | $539.0528 | $539.05 | $539.05 | $539.10 | |