| 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 | $135.68 | 5.125% | $142.6336 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.32 | 7.287% | $71.1527 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.35 | 7.126% | $76.4344 | $76.43 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.52 | 3.454% | $12.9524 | $12.95 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.58 | 3.375% | $171.1683 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.84 | 9.222% | $264.1425 | $264.14 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.99 | 6.107% | $65.7757 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $755.28 | $804.2596 | $804.25 | $804.30 | $804.30 | |