| 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 | $132.79 | 7.695% | $143.0082 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 7.162% | $17.5746 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.32 | 13.688% | $145.8844 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.45 | 13.305% | $253.18 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.64 | 8.698% | $158.3078 | $158.31 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.97 | 12.708% | $36.0327 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.48 | 7.731% | $241.8345 | $241.83 | $241.85 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.05 | $995.8222 | $995.81 | $995.85 | $995.80 | |