| 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 | $130.75 | 9.463% | $143.1229 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.71 | 7.629% | $209.5644 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.81 | 5.295% | $38.7591 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.73 | 9.728% | $211.4788 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.66 | 4.748% | $11.1661 | $11.17 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.35 | 3.632% | $95.7042 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.81 | 4.656% | $50.036 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.82 | $759.8315 | $759.83 | $759.80 | $759.90 | |