| 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 | $130.40 | 9.836% | $143.2261 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.77 | 5.689% | $31.4636 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.64 | 9.625% | $178.2941 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.28 | 5.445% | $104.6858 | $104.69 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.57 | 11.785% | $125.8364 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.88 | 6.108% | $182.3784 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.68 | 13.844% | $104.3722 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.22 | $870.2566 | $870.26 | $870.30 | $870.30 | |