| 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 | $130.53 | 8.595% | $141.7491 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.39 | 8.616% | $43.87 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.78 | 8.756% | $260.7751 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.29 | 10.380% | $187.9661 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.69 | 12.288% | $52.4273 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.89 | 12.696% | $16.7804 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.84 | 11.642% | $261.0637 | $261.06 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.41 | $964.6317 | $964.64 | $964.65 | $964.70 | |