| 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 | $131.56 | 8.700% | $143.0057 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.98 | 9.574% | $84.3501 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.67 | 13.603% | $104.1399 | $104.14 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.95 | 5.478% | $40.0289 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.36 | 4.743% | $220.3374 | $220.34 | $220.35 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.42 | 9.428% | $160.2245 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.93 | 13.868% | $44.3288 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.87 | $796.4153 | $796.42 | $796.45 | $796.30 | |