| 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 | $132.56 | 7.270% | $142.1971 | $142.20 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.51 | 10.803% | $61.5067 | $61.51 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.86 | 8.762% | $75.9811 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.57 | 12.306% | $96.1002 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.89 | 9.521% | $257.2539 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.77 | 13.747% | $71.399 | $71.40 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.68 | 5.623% | $190.8396 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.84 | $895.2776 | $895.28 | $895.30 | $895.30 | |