| 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 | $126.82 | 12.676% | $142.8957 | $142.90 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.44 | 12.677% | $10.6367 | $10.64 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.81 | 9.668% | $68.8825 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.36 | 8.322% | $143.375 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.82 | 4.362% | $78.0836 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.88 | 10.439% | $30.7904 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.35 | 7.422% | $237.7786 | $237.78 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.48 | $712.4425 | $712.45 | $712.55 | $712.50 | |