| 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 | $134.31 | 5.856% | $142.1752 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.94 | 7.331% | $84.7271 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.93 | 6.610% | $39.3711 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.87 | 12.157% | $122.1053 | $122.11 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.45 | 11.278% | $47.2375 | $47.24 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.72 | 5.259% | $8.126 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.40 | 13.309% | $232.7367 | $232.74 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.62 | $676.4789 | $676.50 | $676.55 | $676.40 | |