| 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 | $129.97 | 9.424% | $142.2184 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.79 | 10.156% | $8.5812 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.37 | 13.175% | $100.0127 | $100.01 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.44 | 10.669% | $74.6352 | $74.64 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.89 | 10.265% | $133.2994 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.39 | 10.171% | $16.9553 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.54 | 4.371% | $77.7981 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.39 | $553.5003 | $553.51 | $553.50 | $553.50 | |