| 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 | $115.85 | 13.305% | $131.2638 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.25 | 13.722% | $75.3408 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.40 | 6.604% | $245.6156 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.42 | 5.666% | $21.577 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.60 | 5.165% | $231.994 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.86 | 6.346% | $139.1644 | $139.16 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.71 | 10.499% | $21.7794 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.09 | $866.7350 | $866.73 | $866.75 | $866.80 | |