| 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 | $133.91 | 6.600% | $142.7481 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.97 | 8.643% | $231.377 | $231.38 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.25 | 4.125% | $63.7766 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.72 | 7.752% | $74.0472 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.59 | 12.389% | $8.5303 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.69 | 5.641% | $38.7597 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.71 | 4.603% | $218.3169 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.84 | $777.5558 | $777.57 | $777.60 | $777.50 | |