| 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 | $129.92 | 9.666% | $142.4781 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.35 | 7.391% | $18.6323 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.88 | 7.399% | $52.4966 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.82 | 11.118% | $137.5863 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.30 | 3.551% | $98.6841 | $98.68 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.34 | 6.476% | $234.6092 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.58 | 7.856% | $251.93 | $251.93 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.19 | $936.4166 | $936.42 | $936.50 | $936.40 | |