| 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 | $125.39 | 13.825% | $142.7252 | $142.73 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.42 | 7.696% | $62.916 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.46 | 11.128% | $133.8648 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.39 | 5.592% | $86.9972 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.80 | 10.615% | $35.1756 | $35.18 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.29 | 3.160% | $25.0576 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.53 | 8.404% | $89.4658 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.28 | $576.2022 | $576.22 | $576.20 | $576.30 | |