| 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 | $140.80 | 3.126% | $145.2014 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.55 | 6.835% | $160.8401 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.41 | 7.752% | $135.1318 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.31 | 7.259% | $52.8894 | $52.89 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.34 | 7.508% | $213.2314 | $213.23 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.90 | 3.102% | $31.8585 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.50 | 6.753% | $92.3413 | $92.34 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.81 | $831.4939 | $831.49 | $831.55 | $831.40 | |