| 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 | $132.82 | 5.223% | $139.7572 | $139.76 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.43 | 6.165% | $82.2036 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.65 | 12.200% | $241.9593 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.51 | 3.332% | $247.4905 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.60 | 3.820% | $49.4183 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.62 | 3.530% | $16.1714 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.94 | 7.518% | $26.815 | $26.82 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.57 | $803.8153 | $803.82 | $803.75 | $803.90 | |