| 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 | $229.77 | 5.368% | $242.1041 | $242.10 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.46 | 7.762% | $142.7415 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.82 | 4.146% | $83.1293 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.58 | 11.579% | $139.0051 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.36 | 12.536% | $186.0895 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.25 | 10.681% | $35.6946 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.50 | 13.467% | $70.9169 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.74 | $899.6810 | $899.68 | $899.70 | $899.60 | |