| 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 | $132.33 | 7.668% | $142.4771 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.86 | 4.800% | $30.2453 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.29 | 12.380% | $68.8777 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.55 | 9.462% | $197.6336 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.89 | 13.824% | $24.9161 | $24.92 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.71 | 11.634% | $34.2828 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.30 | 5.601% | $254.8152 | $254.82 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.93 | $753.2478 | $753.26 | $753.30 | $753.20 | |