| 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 | $132.96 | 7.860% | $143.4107 | $143.41 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.80 | 5.511% | $8.2299 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.60 | 11.511% | $253.799 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 6.594% | $252.1268 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.59 | 13.553% | $39.278 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.48 | 7.508% | $59.6454 | $59.65 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.75 | 6.668% | $135.2017 | $135.20 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.71 | $891.6915 | $891.70 | $891.75 | $891.60 | |