| 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 | $129.26 | 11.700% | $144.3834 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.84 | 13.698% | $273.8303 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.35 | 11.383% | $267.709 | $267.71 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.66 | 8.620% | $32.2167 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.75 | 11.689% | $87.9551 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.60 | 6.138% | $18.6803 | $18.68 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.66 | 7.801% | $81.5622 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.12 | $906.3370 | $906.34 | $906.35 | $906.40 | |