| 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 | $126.32 | 11.817% | $141.2472 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.53 | 4.778% | $145.149 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.79 | 4.319% | $137.482 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.25 | 11.809% | $209.3624 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.86 | 7.824% | $9.5532 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.92 | 8.845% | $86.9889 | $86.99 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.66 | 9.427% | $66.3784 | $66.38 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.33 | $796.1611 | $796.16 | $796.20 | $796.20 | |