| 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 | $132.85 | 8.690% | $144.3947 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.30 | 7.649% | $76.7537 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.28 | 9.476% | $210.5005 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.45 | 12.233% | $262.0079 | $262.01 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.39 | 7.462% | $198.1492 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.77 | 7.316% | $74.8744 | $74.87 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.36 | 10.568% | $16.9832 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.40 | $983.6636 | $983.65 | $983.65 | $983.70 | |