| 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 | $127.73 | 12.300% | $143.4408 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.51 | 6.766% | $71.0101 | $71.01 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.59 | 13.763% | $122.3976 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.62 | 6.470% | $9.1777 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.38 | 10.633% | $106.6281 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.86 | 7.369% | $77.1554 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.81 | 13.614% | $252.0072 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.50 | $781.8169 | $781.83 | $781.85 | $781.80 | |