| 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 | $129.53 | 9.840% | $142.2758 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.47 | 9.135% | $177.3116 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.95 | 4.853% | $229.5756 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.37 | 5.665% | $127.189 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.68 | 7.718% | $89.0612 | $89.06 | $89.05 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.79 | 6.749% | $14.7207 | $14.72 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.41 | 12.238% | $52.0897 | $52.09 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.20 | $832.2236 | $832.23 | $832.25 | $832.30 | |