| 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 | $135.84 | 5.185% | $142.8833 | $142.88 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.29 | 4.713% | $78.8384 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.51 | 7.706% | $21.0134 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.86 | 13.342% | $16.8426 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.36 | 6.795% | $134.9462 | $134.95 | $134.95 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.59 | 12.742% | $108.8975 | $108.90 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.33 | 7.651% | $259.7942 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.78 | $763.2156 | $763.21 | $763.25 | $763.10 | |