| 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 | $130.43 | 9.690% | $143.0687 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.83 | 5.748% | $154.2123 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.71 | 11.624% | $209.5294 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.49 | 8.708% | $69.0187 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.95 | 9.785% | $93.2624 | $93.26 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.87 | 3.374% | $71.1937 | $71.19 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.40 | 8.416% | $186.9092 | $186.91 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.68 | $927.1944 | $927.19 | $927.15 | $927.20 | |