| 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 | $127.95 | 11.203% | $142.2842 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.33 | 6.378% | $55.6676 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.73 | 8.481% | $216.6691 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.86 | 13.152% | $174.0957 | $174.10 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.40 | 4.725% | $14.0332 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.72 | 11.374% | $265.872 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.61 | 4.312% | $23.5849 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.60 | $892.2067 | $892.20 | $892.20 | $892.30 | |