| 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 | $134.50 | 5.586% | $142.0132 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.43 | 12.356% | $19.5837 | $19.58 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.30 | 9.851% | $34.3834 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.64 | 13.573% | $63.192 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.70 | 10.653% | $233.1459 | $233.15 | $233.15 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.85 | 8.697% | $196.5785 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.73 | 10.409% | $29.5123 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.15 | $718.4090 | $718.40 | $718.45 | $718.40 | |