| 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 | $138.48 | 3.187% | $142.8934 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.28 | 9.278% | $172.9652 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.72 | 10.736% | $29.5887 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.32 | 8.687% | $197.0713 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.87 | 9.203% | $128.7176 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.60 | 12.298% | $56.8228 | $56.82 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.79 | 13.762% | $72.5688 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.06 | $800.6278 | $800.63 | $800.55 | $800.70 | |