| 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 | $130.44 | 9.432% | $142.7431 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.89 | 11.259% | $84.4345 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.58 | 6.369% | $186.7627 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.67 | 9.446% | $54.3618 | $54.36 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.92 | 9.426% | $46.9656 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.31 | 12.237% | $182.1719 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.34 | 6.586% | $231.654 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.15 | $929.0936 | $929.08 | $929.05 | $929.20 | |