| 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 | $135.45 | 5.451% | $142.8334 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.92 | 3.315% | $178.6523 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.87 | 12.834% | $171.361 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.32 | 9.390% | $34.2609 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.98 | 4.857% | $29.339 | $29.34 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.84 | 11.176% | $23.1691 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.82 | 7.167% | $76.9673 | $76.97 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.20 | $656.5830 | $656.58 | $656.55 | $656.70 | |