| 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 | $137.72 | 3.289% | $142.2496 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 11.733% | $8.7599 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.67 | 10.450% | $132.1755 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.38 | 10.281% | $11.4472 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.38 | 8.725% | $54.7757 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.85 | 3.258% | $174.3511 | $174.35 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.61 | 11.796% | $203.0327 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.45 | $726.7917 | $726.80 | $726.85 | $726.80 | |