| 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 | $130.75 | 9.344% | $142.9673 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.97 | 3.568% | $210.212 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.54 | 6.583% | $123.146 | $123.15 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.31 | 11.220% | $210.5506 | $210.55 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.58 | 4.145% | $99.5418 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.67 | 5.105% | $19.6231 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.48 | 10.330% | $66.7276 | $66.73 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.30 | $872.7684 | $872.77 | $872.75 | $872.70 | |