| 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 | $129.66 | 11.690% | $144.8173 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.66 | 6.326% | $210.164 | $210.16 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.74 | 3.868% | $88.0177 | $88.02 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.56 | 7.356% | $18.8517 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.55 | 3.396% | $77.0817 | $77.08 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.99 | 4.712% | $135.068 | $135.07 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.86 | 10.570% | $204.3997 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.02 | $878.4001 | $878.40 | $878.35 | $878.50 | |