| 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 | $130.40 | 9.576% | $142.8871 | $142.89 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.27 | 13.204% | $35.3989 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.71 | 8.287% | $185.9396 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.73 | 8.704% | $13.838 | $13.84 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.83 | 8.511% | $26.9433 | $26.94 | $26.95 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.48 | 6.211% | $187.4412 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.57 | 4.753% | $175.5346 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.99 | $767.9827 | $767.98 | $768.05 | $767.80 | |