| 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 | $130.54 | 13.724% | $148.4553 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.59 | 10.504% | $142.0971 | $142.10 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.91 | 3.433% | $194.361 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.58 | 7.328% | $40.3339 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.43 | 8.789% | $10.2588 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.32 | 9.720% | $121.0431 | $121.04 | $121.05 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.52 | 7.510% | $86.5671 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.89 | $743.1163 | $743.12 | $743.10 | $743.20 | |