| 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 | $133.71 | 6.390% | $142.2541 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.32 | 5.577% | $198.8226 | $198.82 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.57 | 9.638% | $86.1426 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.87 | 11.391% | $60.0063 | $60.01 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 4.486% | $37.8866 | $37.89 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.28 | 8.462% | $51.2808 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.47 | 8.829% | $239.9353 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.48 | $816.3283 | $816.33 | $816.35 | $816.30 | |