| 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 | $128.41 | 12.437% | $144.3804 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.34 | 12.345% | $54.3076 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.49 | 10.377% | $80.0123 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.60 | 8.383% | $201.1588 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.40 | 10.487% | $117.5582 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.57 | 3.684% | $33.7699 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.97 | 13.720% | $110.2743 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.78 | $741.4615 | $741.46 | $741.40 | $741.60 | |