| 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 | $191.98 | 13.774% | $218.4233 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.82 | 8.231% | $149.164 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.41 | 4.851% | $87.4562 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.41 | 9.663% | $144.1081 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.76 | 3.296% | $44.1694 | $44.17 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.72 | 8.495% | $106.0213 | $106.02 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.95 | 9.800% | $96.5691 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.05 | $845.9114 | $845.91 | $845.80 | $846.00 | |