| 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 | $131.28 | 13.792% | $149.3861 | $149.39 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.33 | 3.867% | $173.8007 | $173.80 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.62 | 10.842% | $129.2639 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.41 | 12.743% | $9.4817 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.79 | 10.818% | $26.3636 | $26.36 | $26.35 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.73 | 10.508% | $275.9716 | $275.97 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.45 | 12.486% | $60.1238 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.61 | $824.3914 | $824.38 | $824.35 | $824.50 | |