| 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 | $214.93 | 12.651% | $242.1208 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.60 | 4.437% | $157.2821 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.88 | 5.583% | $140.2987 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.91 | 9.481% | $19.608 | $19.61 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.92 | 4.335% | $38.5205 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.42 | 7.600% | $122.0399 | $122.04 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.82 | 11.400% | $132.3655 | $132.37 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.48 | $852.2355 | $852.24 | $852.20 | $852.20 | |