| 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 | $100.50 | 13.740% | $114.3087 | $114.31 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.69 | 12.826% | $51.5502 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.46 | 7.621% | $215.7371 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.69 | 4.694% | $228.9553 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.90 | 6.135% | $44.4706 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.92 | 13.800% | $29.497 | $29.50 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.33 | 8.132% | $164.7175 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.49 | $849.2364 | $849.25 | $849.20 | $849.30 | |