| 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 | $127.26 | 12.357% | $142.9855 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.59 | 11.108% | $171.7619 | $171.76 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.28 | 3.499% | $76.8791 | $76.88 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.98 | 12.505% | $136.1085 | $136.11 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.81 | 10.357% | $59.3831 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.72 | 7.621% | $81.4906 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.52 | 13.459% | $215.0275 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.16 | $883.6362 | $883.64 | $883.70 | $883.70 | |