| 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 | $140.44 | 12.792% | $158.4051 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.45 | 9.872% | $145.5255 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.34 | 11.748% | $273.0451 | $273.05 | $273.05 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.66 | 8.803% | $52.9435 | $52.94 | $52.95 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.26 | 13.190% | $59.1531 | $59.15 | $59.15 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.93 | 8.812% | $20.5981 | $20.60 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.67 | 8.126% | $125.0693 | $125.07 | $125.05 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $752.75 | $834.7397 | $834.75 | $834.75 | $834.70 | |