| 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 | $137.80 | 3.674% | $142.8628 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.84 | 9.497% | $38.1488 | $38.15 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.61 | 6.128% | $140.7363 | $140.74 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.56 | 11.673% | $70.9794 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.54 | 7.843% | $8.1314 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.50 | 3.478% | $136.0736 | $136.07 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 7.744% | $231.2617 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.49 | $768.1940 | $768.19 | $768.20 | $768.20 | |