| 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 | $129.60 | 13.504% | $147.1012 | $147.10 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.38 | 7.453% | $7.93 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.95 | 12.835% | $240.2821 | $240.28 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.58 | 6.593% | $19.805 | $19.81 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.46 | 4.356% | $240.4988 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.34 | 7.787% | $201.9282 | $201.93 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.30 | 5.308% | $31.9083 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.61 | $889.4536 | $889.46 | $889.50 | $889.40 | |