| 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 | $131.42 | 9.582% | $144.0127 | $144.01 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.91 | 12.619% | $7.782 | $7.78 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.74 | 6.560% | $266.1229 | $266.12 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.43 | 4.866% | $170.3338 | $170.33 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.31 | 8.221% | $235.1751 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.56 | 12.709% | $51.3502 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.47 | 12.825% | $7.2998 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.84 | $882.0765 | $882.07 | $882.10 | $882.10 | |