| 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 | $211.53 | 12.588% | $238.1574 | $238.16 | $238.15 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.44 | 5.125% | $68.7938 | $68.79 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.67 | 3.231% | $143.1504 | $143.15 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 9.352% | $143.6448 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.77 | 7.704% | $16.9849 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.70 | 13.353% | $153.82 | $153.82 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.78 | 8.242% | $113.416 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.25 | $877.9673 | $877.96 | $877.95 | $878.00 | |