| 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 | $120.41 | 12.666% | $135.6611 | $135.66 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.52 | 4.755% | $40.3516 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.88 | 9.276% | $75.2693 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.28 | 9.565% | $186.5673 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.81 | 11.600% | $113.62 | $113.62 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.43 | 8.761% | $243.0047 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.56 | 12.256% | $54.5115 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.89 | $848.9855 | $848.98 | $848.90 | $849.10 | |