| 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 | $131.25 | 8.862% | $142.8814 | $142.88 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.93 | 9.640% | $50.3577 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.80 | 8.567% | $66.0087 | $66.01 | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.27 | 12.768% | $251.7771 | $251.78 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.49 | 11.801% | $37.4422 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.62 | 9.367% | $48.7996 | $48.80 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.60 | 7.618% | $138.3967 | $138.40 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.96 | $735.6634 | $735.67 | $735.70 | $735.70 | |