| 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 | $133.35 | 6.617% | $142.1738 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.71 | 3.438% | $127.9631 | $127.96 | $127.95 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.54 | 8.148% | $94.6728 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.61 | 8.655% | $217.9728 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.66 | 12.867% | $54.9211 | $54.92 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.35 | 3.682% | $128.9286 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.78 | 4.325% | $51.933 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.00 | $818.5652 | $818.55 | $818.50 | $818.60 | |