| 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 | $135.27 | 8.275% | $146.4636 | $146.46 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.93 | 7.338% | $120.1434 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.87 | 7.306% | $120.0432 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.45 | 13.137% | $19.7424 | $19.74 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.90 | 9.734% | $274.2253 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.76 | 13.271% | $23.5151 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.53 | 13.283% | $119.5475 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.71 | $823.6805 | $823.68 | $823.70 | $823.50 | |