| 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 | $131.41 | 8.626% | $142.7454 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.97 | 13.249% | $79.2403 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.99 | 5.274% | $50.521 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.90 | 3.251% | $62.8799 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.63 | 5.419% | $170.3887 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 8.848% | $268.7457 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.25 | 12.814% | $161.6061 | $161.61 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.05 | $936.1271 | $936.14 | $936.15 | $936.00 | |