| 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 | $125.72 | 13.580% | $142.7928 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.91 | 7.451% | $56.8523 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.67 | 12.658% | $7.5143 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.55 | 5.797% | $187.8426 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.48 | 3.802% | $198.7601 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.32 | 8.542% | $236.9689 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.95 | 13.140% | $6.7318 | $6.73 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.60 | $837.4628 | $837.45 | $837.45 | $837.50 | |