| 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 | $134.66 | 5.638% | $142.2521 | $142.25 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.67 | 3.377% | $26.5369 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.46 | 11.483% | $268.072 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.57 | 10.623% | $122.3159 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.91 | 4.574% | $79.3821 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.45 | 13.690% | $179.0049 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.40 | 3.731% | $120.7429 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.12 | $938.3068 | $938.30 | $938.30 | $938.30 | |