| 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 | 9.400% | $144.2548 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.70 | 8.812% | $182.4777 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.46 | 8.248% | $65.4467 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.83 | 8.318% | $48.559 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.58 | 12.169% | $278.8297 | $278.83 | $278.85 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.45 | 5.170% | $39.3862 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.73 | 13.212% | $73.2821 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.61 | $832.2362 | $832.24 | $832.30 | $832.30 | |