| 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 | $137.88 | 3.305% | $142.4369 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.75 | 7.362% | $170.4372 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.84 | 11.757% | $69.1105 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.89 | 9.258% | $54.5088 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.92 | 12.159% | $270.2135 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.62 | 7.208% | $210.7924 | $210.79 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.39 | 8.597% | $31.9167 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.29 | $949.4160 | $949.42 | $949.40 | $949.30 | |