| 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 | $133.33 | 7.501% | $143.3311 | $143.33 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.70 | 13.865% | $78.2253 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.37 | 10.464% | $197.0346 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.66 | 6.592% | $49.7358 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.27 | 3.576% | $171.1801 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.97 | 10.629% | $86.2574 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.81 | 6.273% | $137.953 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.11 | $863.7173 | $863.72 | $863.80 | $863.70 | |