| 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 | $132.70 | 7.787% | $143.0333 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.29 | 13.286% | $139.6703 | $139.67 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.61 | 5.310% | $21.7044 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.31 | 6.866% | $254.6724 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.56 | 3.133% | $215.0942 | $215.09 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.58 | 4.470% | $50.7515 | $50.75 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.34 | 9.545% | $180.0263 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.39 | $1,004.9524 | $1,004.94 | $1,004.95 | $1,005.00 | |