| 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 | $135.75 | 8.568% | $147.3811 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.29 | 12.370% | $186.8601 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.80 | 8.428% | $129.8967 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.81 | 5.808% | $84.4454 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 13.605% | $40.0798 | $40.08 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.50 | 10.791% | $259.8049 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.73 | 9.158% | $35.7274 | $35.73 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.16 | $884.1954 | $884.20 | $884.25 | $884.20 | |