| 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 | $135.39 | 5.581% | $142.9461 | $142.95 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.89 | 8.650% | $130.2605 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.84 | 11.124% | $74.2753 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.44 | 7.184% | $168.7505 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.74 | 5.114% | $52.2837 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.47 | 9.652% | $21.3492 | $21.35 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.95 | 13.443% | $241.5769 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.72 | $831.4422 | $831.45 | $831.50 | $831.50 | |