| 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 | $128.26 | 11.481% | $142.9855 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.70 | 13.137% | $31.3389 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.54 | 12.265% | $202.6832 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.60 | 6.810% | $133.0853 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.37 | 4.260% | $119.2422 | $119.24 | $119.25 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.36 | 7.357% | $93.7871 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.97 | 6.557% | $255.7048 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.80 | $978.8270 | $978.83 | $978.90 | $978.80 | |