| 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 | $128.85 | 10.338% | $142.1705 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.58 | 6.513% | $51.744 | $51.74 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.47 | 13.769% | $165.4998 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 3.360% | $54.0263 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.86 | 5.857% | $224.2686 | $224.27 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.93 | 12.464% | $8.9184 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.64 | 9.484% | $101.426 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.60 | $748.0536 | $748.06 | $748.05 | $748.00 | |