| 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 | $131.88 | 9.155% | $143.9536 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.85 | 8.481% | $71.4347 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.91 | 3.743% | $12.3558 | $12.36 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.63 | 5.769% | $31.3394 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.76 | 7.872% | $174.4937 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.86 | 3.171% | $236.1172 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.79 | 12.420% | $144.7857 | $144.79 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.68 | $814.4801 | $814.48 | $814.50 | $814.50 | |