| 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 | $142.55 | 10.437% | $157.4279 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.34 | 9.681% | $6.9538 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.67 | 4.602% | $129.3613 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.90 | 13.865% | $42.0162 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.61 | 13.733% | $270.241 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.76 | 13.207% | $20.1056 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.68 | 4.301% | $194.7091 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.51 | $820.8149 | $820.82 | $820.80 | $820.80 | |