| 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 | $132.45 | 8.210% | $143.3241 | $143.32 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.52 | 4.806% | $178.7152 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.68 | 9.837% | $68.8458 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.42 | 9.455% | $65.0382 | $65.04 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.80 | 9.545% | $271.4525 | $271.45 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.27 | 5.118% | $151.6537 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.67 | 13.384% | $18.9011 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.81 | $897.9306 | $897.93 | $897.90 | $897.90 | |