| 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 | $130.99 | 8.578% | $142.2263 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.25 | 3.826% | $56.3256 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.96 | 4.610% | $176.7491 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.40 | 11.460% | $102.989 | $102.99 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.37 | 9.373% | $104.309 | $104.31 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.55 | 8.571% | $37.5113 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.77 | 4.245% | $169.6796 | $169.68 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.29 | $789.7899 | $789.80 | $789.85 | $789.70 | |