| 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 | $131.86 | 9.845% | $144.8416 | $144.84 | $144.85 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.35 | 11.597% | $16.0142 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.45 | 9.851% | $249.8561 | $249.86 | $249.85 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.91 | 6.291% | $233.7445 | $233.74 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.27 | 3.719% | $21.0238 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.61 | 11.125% | $119.5816 | $119.58 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.29 | 12.394% | $197.0154 | $197.02 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.74 | $982.0772 | $982.07 | $982.05 | $982.00 | |