| 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 | $144.69 | 12.646% | $162.9875 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.65 | 7.255% | $9.2776 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.95 | 8.275% | $263.0541 | $263.05 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.76 | 10.237% | $42.7279 | $42.73 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.40 | 12.395% | $84.7458 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.25 | 6.144% | $124.4538 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.73 | 4.732% | $139.0108 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.43 | $826.2575 | $826.26 | $826.30 | $826.30 | |