| 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 | $142.94 | 7.279% | $153.3446 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.96 | 11.123% | $142.193 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.70 | 10.636% | $42.8161 | $42.82 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.92 | 9.588% | $214.7048 | $214.70 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 10.825% | $40.562 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.63 | 6.641% | $57.1916 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.50 | 3.803% | $130.2728 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.25 | $781.0849 | $781.07 | $781.05 | $781.10 | |