| 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 | $130.37 | 8.518% | $141.4749 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.54 | 6.625% | $73.0808 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.52 | 12.816% | $271.345 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.37 | 10.616% | $186.2442 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.96 | 12.600% | $159.847 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.56 | 11.257% | $26.2121 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.69 | 11.541% | $71.0405 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.01 | $929.2445 | $929.24 | $929.25 | $929.10 | |