| 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 | $236.97 | 7.519% | $254.7878 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.36 | 8.412% | $136.9894 | $136.99 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.28 | 13.257% | $139.6232 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.73 | 12.706% | $182.2794 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.81 | 12.223% | $49.1649 | $49.16 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.26 | 9.326% | $41.8281 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.83 | 9.771% | $81.0439 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.24 | $885.7167 | $885.71 | $885.75 | $885.70 | |