| 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 | $125.77 | 13.125% | $142.2773 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.87 | 8.474% | $21.5538 | $21.55 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.72 | 10.513% | $159.9344 | $159.93 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.30 | 9.283% | $38.5769 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.45 | 7.693% | $262.1786 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.84 | 11.163% | $147.6689 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.71 | 9.733% | $193.9092 | $193.91 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.66 | $966.0991 | $966.10 | $966.15 | $966.20 | |