| 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 | $131.88 | 7.706% | $142.0427 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.27 | 11.175% | $20.3117 | $20.31 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.35 | 9.629% | $58.4871 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.44 | 10.384% | $23.6663 | $23.67 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.69 | 10.499% | $40.5421 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.61 | 7.770% | $214.042 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.75 | 3.374% | $187.8822 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $641.99 | $686.9741 | $686.97 | $687.00 | $686.90 | |