| 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 | $131.97 | 8.749% | $143.5161 | $143.52 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.75 | 10.499% | $217.4068 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.67 | 6.286% | $171.8326 | $171.83 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.37 | 10.773% | $89.0283 | $89.03 | $89.05 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.76 | 13.232% | $8.7868 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.56 | 5.423% | $9.0242 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.50 | 9.383% | $199.624 | $199.62 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.58 | $839.2188 | $839.22 | $839.20 | $839.10 | |