| 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 | $120.81 | 13.747% | $137.4178 | $137.42 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.85 | 9.105% | $55.4799 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 7.719% | $215.8042 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.72 | 5.161% | $77.5247 | $77.52 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.58 | 7.532% | $143.6412 | $143.64 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.67 | 4.118% | $175.6158 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.29 | 4.649% | $52.628 | $52.63 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.26 | $858.1116 | $858.11 | $858.10 | $858.00 | |