| 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 | $126.61 | 13.125% | $143.2276 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.94 | 3.703% | $39.3449 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.83 | 10.250% | $57.1426 | $57.14 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.45 | 6.285% | $208.7969 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.93 | 6.542% | $111.7945 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.70 | 3.241% | $240.2418 | $240.24 | $240.25 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.79 | 12.269% | $8.7458 | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.25 | $809.2941 | $809.29 | $809.35 | $809.10 | |