| 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 | $201.78 | 13.378% | $228.7741 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.33 | 5.689% | $141.972 | $141.97 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.63 | 3.447% | $132.0294 | $132.03 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.61 | 5.633% | $84.0944 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.56 | 13.597% | $35.8512 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.25 | 7.180% | $119.2378 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.71 | 3.277% | $106.0758 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.87 | $848.0347 | $848.03 | $848.05 | $848.10 | |