| 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 | $134.93 | 5.549% | $142.4173 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.84 | 7.859% | $258.689 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.61 | 12.452% | $22.0518 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.57 | 13.575% | $61.9779 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.37 | 9.713% | $32.2227 | $32.22 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.42 | 9.661% | $57.4843 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.85 | 3.270% | $189.8619 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.59 | $764.7049 | $764.70 | $764.70 | $764.80 | |