| 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 | $117.88 | 11.199% | $131.0814 | $131.08 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.54 | 7.690% | $145.963 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.84 | 13.764% | $253.5117 | $253.51 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.38 | 5.415% | $162.7397 | $162.74 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.45 | 6.788% | $9.0236 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.56 | 13.729% | $51.8149 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.68 | 12.315% | $193.9455 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.33 | $948.0798 | $948.07 | $948.05 | $948.00 | |