| 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 | $183.97 | 13.134% | $208.1326 | $208.13 | $208.15 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.84 | 7.683% | $131.201 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.84 | 8.809% | $142.3657 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.29 | 5.518% | $224.0042 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.78 | 5.760% | $147.8313 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.59 | 6.570% | $36.8626 | $36.86 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.58 | 4.322% | $42.3339 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $863.89 | $932.7313 | $932.72 | $932.75 | $932.70 | |