| 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 | $130.34 | 8.302% | $141.1608 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.36 | 13.340% | $59.3448 | $59.34 | $59.35 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.73 | 12.549% | $282.1941 | $282.19 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.27 | 10.734% | $44.5926 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.87 | 10.297% | $197.2882 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.66 | 6.689% | $30.5771 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.88 | 8.456% | $230.8811 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.11 | $986.0387 | $986.03 | $986.10 | $986.10 | |