| 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 | $125.65 | 13.719% | $142.8879 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.81 | 13.398% | $80.2971 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.26 | 5.591% | $214.6243 | $214.62 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.56 | 8.383% | $150.1755 | $150.18 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.54 | 12.517% | $29.862 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.38 | 9.773% | $179.3471 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.42 | 12.503% | $84.8498 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.62 | $882.0437 | $882.05 | $882.05 | $882.00 | |