| 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 | $127.98 | 11.245% | $142.3714 | $142.37 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.84 | 7.604% | $28.8809 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 9.332% | $271.5698 | $271.57 | $271.55 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.61 | 10.271% | $50.2946 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.81 | 9.212% | $34.7403 | $34.74 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.26 | 5.683% | $72.1392 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.57 | 11.248% | $175.2935 | $175.29 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.46 | $775.2897 | $775.28 | $775.30 | $775.30 | |