| 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 | $137.56 | 3.425% | $142.2714 | $142.27 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.39 | 3.690% | $115.5003 | $115.50 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.45 | 10.295% | $239.8365 | $239.84 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.69 | 5.243% | $167.0101 | $167.01 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.99 | 7.155% | $67.4969 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.27 | 6.496% | $13.0671 | $13.07 | $13.05 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.30 | 12.223% | $110.3152 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.65 | $855.4975 | $855.51 | $855.45 | $855.50 | |