| 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 | $130.99 | 8.357% | $141.9368 | $141.94 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.30 | 3.175% | $158.1673 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.94 | 6.825% | $20.2327 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.52 | 10.198% | $147.1364 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.71 | 9.522% | $217.6312 | $217.63 | $217.65 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.89 | 7.372% | $8.4717 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.90 | 12.800% | $87.8712 | $87.87 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.25 | $781.4473 | $781.45 | $781.45 | $781.40 | |