| 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 | $137.89 | 3.466% | $142.6693 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.35 | 5.670% | $24.6739 | $24.67 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.73 | 9.443% | $172.6244 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.44 | 7.413% | $79.9582 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.60 | 12.278% | $56.8127 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.55 | 9.799% | $143.3426 | $143.34 | $143.35 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.91 | 9.316% | $227.2789 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.47 | $847.3600 | $847.35 | $847.30 | $847.40 | |