| 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 | $130.55 | 9.367% | $142.7786 | $142.78 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.39 | 13.509% | $70.8183 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.27 | 11.818% | $50.62 | $50.62 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.87 | 10.594% | $163.5353 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.57 | 9.354% | $207.3024 | $207.30 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.43 | 13.128% | $131.7149 | $131.71 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.72 | 7.472% | $80.3031 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.80 | $847.0726 | $847.07 | $847.05 | $847.00 | |