| 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 | $127.40 | 8.520% | $138.2545 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.39 | 11.346% | $49.4265 | $49.43 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.27 | 11.218% | $179.3613 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.43 | 5.478% | $19.4396 | $19.44 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.99 | 12.677% | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.83 | 5.661% | $106.538 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.58 | 3.754% | $189.4341 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.89 | $769.2040 | $769.20 | $769.25 | $769.20 | |