| 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 | $131.48 | 9.848% | $144.4282 | $144.43 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.32 | 3.172% | $84.9312 | $84.93 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.50 | 12.824% | $47.9502 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.61 | 12.675% | $214.7698 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.65 | 12.293% | $122.0063 | $122.01 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.75 | 11.737% | $41.0633 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.27 | 6.167% | $203.0656 | $203.07 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.58 | $858.2146 | $858.22 | $858.20 | $858.30 | |