| 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 | $139.38 | 9.320% | $152.3702 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.98 | 6.503% | $45.775 | $45.78 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.76 | 11.390% | $270.4104 | $270.41 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.49 | 9.179% | $139.1923 | $139.19 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.66 | 13.198% | $16.5948 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.45 | 7.129% | $177.2449 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.30 | 13.117% | $77.2589 | $77.26 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.02 | $878.8465 | $878.84 | $878.85 | $878.90 | |