| 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 | $127.35 | 11.500% | $141.9953 | $142.00 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.25 | 10.425% | $85.3033 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.30 | 9.212% | $74.5918 | $74.59 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.72 | 9.162% | $234.3926 | $234.39 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.36 | 13.825% | $40.2485 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.86 | 9.262% | $88.3493 | $88.35 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.26 | 13.840% | $130.0736 | $130.07 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.10 | $794.9544 | $794.95 | $794.95 | $794.90 | |