| 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 | $131.57 | 12.539% | $148.0676 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.49 | 10.667% | $56.9824 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.96 | 11.410% | $270.6817 | $270.68 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.73 | 5.381% | $203.1008 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.32 | 11.305% | $8.1475 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.32 | 9.530% | $81.4027 | $81.40 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.78 | 4.267% | $17.496 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.17 | $785.8787 | $785.88 | $785.90 | $785.90 | |