| 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 | $133.85 | 7.697% | $144.1524 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.34 | 7.651% | $85.4103 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.53 | 7.322% | $250.6291 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.89 | 12.436% | $16.7417 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.34 | 12.574% | $11.6402 | $11.64 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.37 | 4.486% | $133.0838 | $133.08 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.68 | 10.527% | $198.5949 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.00 | $840.2524 | $840.24 | $840.30 | $840.20 | |