| 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 | $131.68 | 13.315% | $149.2132 | $149.21 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.52 | 10.686% | $49.2774 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.28 | 8.243% | $260.0863 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.39 | 5.625% | $61.6744 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.88 | 12.618% | $38.155 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.82 | 11.825% | $21.0455 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.99 | 6.806% | $265.9363 | $265.94 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.56 | $845.3881 | $845.40 | $845.40 | $845.40 | |