| 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 | $130.55 | 13.684% | $148.4145 | $148.41 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.76 | 7.861% | $9.4486 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.86 | 5.413% | $84.1828 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.86 | 8.762% | $33.564 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.74 | 11.250% | $251.1358 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.50 | 4.768% | $85.3859 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.79 | 6.843% | $191.0246 | $191.02 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.06 | $803.1562 | $803.15 | $803.15 | $803.10 | |