| 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 | $70.92 | 12.537% | $79.8112 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.74 | 12.202% | $43.4671 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.81 | 9.700% | $162.1476 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.36 | 4.759% | $134.4687 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.96 | 8.777% | $261.0213 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.27 | 12.499% | $16.0536 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.98 | 9.674% | $241.2609 | $241.26 | $241.25 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.04 | $938.2304 | $938.23 | $938.15 | $938.30 | |