| 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 | $185.43 | 7.445% | $199.2353 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.36 | 11.649% | $12.6833 | $12.68 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.27 | 12.423% | $128.4658 | $128.47 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.83 | 8.588% | $145.3233 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.45 | 9.850% | $228.9823 | $228.98 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.99 | 7.328% | $139.5157 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.83 | 7.687% | $89.1971 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.16 | $943.4028 | $943.41 | $943.40 | $943.40 | |