| 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 | $137.93 | 3.142% | $142.2638 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.48 | 8.738% | $20.0948 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.51 | 5.563% | $35.3742 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.70 | 13.375% | $20.0674 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.76 | 13.869% | $262.7641 | $262.76 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.41 | 10.157% | $36.8035 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.43 | 13.250% | $251.902 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.22 | $769.2698 | $769.25 | $769.20 | $769.40 | |