| 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 | $133.25 | 6.591% | $142.0325 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.79 | 12.157% | $92.8548 | $92.85 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.34 | 6.229% | $76.8461 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.45 | 8.697% | $17.8807 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.74 | 12.654% | $149.5369 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.70 | 4.185% | $243.4803 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.53 | 13.163% | $256.3481 | $256.35 | $256.35 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.80 | $978.9794 | $978.98 | $979.05 | $978.90 | |