| 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 | $129.40 | 10.492% | $142.9766 | $142.98 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.62 | 9.486% | $88.2676 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.74 | 9.621% | $31.5051 | $31.51 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.82 | 12.489% | $85.2892 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.82 | 12.430% | $36.8995 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.93 | 4.163% | $183.254 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.29 | 5.555% | $143.8609 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.62 | $712.0529 | $712.06 | $712.05 | $712.20 | |