| 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 | $132.99 | 8.582% | $144.4032 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.47 | 6.270% | $73.8258 | $73.83 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.58 | 3.519% | $85.486 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.56 | 12.267% | $203.832 | $203.83 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.78 | 13.135% | $129.8564 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.67 | 8.872% | $75.8511 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.45 | 11.574% | $55.1733 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.50 | $768.4278 | $768.43 | $768.45 | $768.50 | |