| 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 | $101.76 | 13.223% | $115.2157 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.49 | 8.486% | $149.1574 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.31 | 4.815% | $256.0735 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.96 | 3.113% | $40.1728 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.34 | 7.327% | $138.8167 | $138.82 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.90 | 12.835% | $136.4175 | $136.42 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.82 | 7.708% | $43.9664 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.58 | $879.8200 | $879.83 | $879.70 | $879.90 | |