| 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 | $108.54 | 8.183% | $117.4218 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.74 | 3.543% | $44.2543 | $44.25 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.39 | 4.168% | $62.9071 | $62.91 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.95 | 6.176% | $142.2228 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.85 | 12.505% | $156.2132 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.57 | 13.703% | $102.9808 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.53 | 12.475% | $236.7936 | $236.79 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.57 | $862.7936 | $862.78 | $862.75 | $862.80 | |