| 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 | $131.84 | 8.671% | $143.2718 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.95 | 4.376% | $204.5248 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.67 | 3.347% | $44.0982 | $44.10 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.76 | 11.438% | $28.7064 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.73 | 13.290% | $115.2499 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.64 | 5.452% | $41.8012 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.51 | 5.681% | $80.8565 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.10 | $658.5088 | $658.51 | $658.45 | $658.50 | |