| 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 | $117.77 | 11.775% | $131.6374 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.96 | 12.400% | $75.263 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.84 | 5.555% | $147.6081 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.83 | 3.417% | $107.3779 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.86 | 5.840% | $21.0198 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.34 | 7.484% | $231.456 | $231.46 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.42 | 12.868% | $125.7575 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.02 | $840.1197 | $840.13 | $840.10 | $840.20 | |