| 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 | $131.31 | 12.495% | $147.7172 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.84 | 7.679% | $73.0494 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 6.608% | $223.429 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.25 | 11.699% | $273.9418 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.66 | 12.249% | $8.5983 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.38 | 11.698% | $170.2054 | $170.21 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.67 | 10.556% | $210.7971 | $210.80 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.69 | $1,107.7382 | $1,107.75 | $1,107.75 | $1,107.60 | |