| 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 | $133.32 | 6.835% | $142.4324 | $142.43 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.75 | 3.747% | $97.2628 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.36 | 7.775% | $27.3317 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.68 | 8.676% | $84.4195 | $84.42 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.78 | 7.337% | $56.6525 | $56.65 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.44 | 12.237% | $210.377 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.27 | 13.345% | $75.1137 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.60 | $693.5896 | $693.58 | $693.60 | $693.60 | |