| 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 | $134.87 | 8.617% | $146.4917 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 7.753% | $9.6223 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.87 | 7.238% | $198.2509 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.60 | 8.735% | $242.0441 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.62 | 10.374% | $154.1042 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.90 | 13.329% | $36.152 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.72 | 10.145% | $130.7641 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.51 | $917.4293 | $917.41 | $917.40 | $917.50 | |