| 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 | $131.38 | 8.205% | $142.1597 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.65 | 13.404% | $68.7795 | $68.78 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.99 | 10.290% | $271.3024 | $271.30 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.81 | 6.228% | $41.2271 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.92 | 9.853% | $54.8386 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.97 | 6.819% | $170.8784 | $170.88 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.68 | 12.585% | $179.7757 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.40 | $928.9614 | $928.97 | $929.05 | $929.00 | |