| 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 | $75.75 | 11.238% | $84.2628 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.71 | 7.517% | $246.9773 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.62 | 6.245% | $228.023 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.32 | 10.314% | $115.0796 | $115.08 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.52 | 6.533% | $155.0268 | $155.03 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.46 | 10.655% | $46.9841 | $46.98 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.33 | 13.227% | $260.7957 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.71 | $1,137.1493 | $1,137.15 | $1,137.20 | $1,137.20 | |