| 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 | $132.61 | 7.355% | $142.3635 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.94 | 12.719% | $137.4495 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.40 | 7.802% | $170.7584 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.25 | 7.253% | $235.1522 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.63 | 7.518% | $79.1655 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.60 | 7.551% | $10.3249 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.89 | 7.283% | $58.8876 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.32 | $834.1016 | $834.10 | $834.05 | $834.20 | |