| 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 | $133.53 | 6.533% | $142.2535 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.61 | 13.180% | $87.839 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.62 | 6.689% | $189.501 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.42 | 13.583% | $14.107 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.43 | 3.400% | $237.2306 | $237.23 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.81 | 11.832% | $83.6615 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.93 | 4.701% | $141.2731 | $141.27 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.35 | $895.8657 | $895.86 | $895.85 | $895.90 | |