| 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 | $132.87 | 5.580% | $140.2841 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.39 | 5.194% | $213.9541 | $213.95 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.31 | 8.449% | $46.9693 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.79 | 12.509% | $137.0247 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.41 | 5.627% | $59.5842 | $59.58 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.79 | 9.835% | $190.8822 | $190.88 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.65 | 6.451% | $35.8208 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.21 | $824.5194 | $824.50 | $824.50 | $824.60 | |