| 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 | $128.88 | 10.205% | $142.0322 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.68 | 5.562% | $83.0562 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.31 | 8.546% | $44.8404 | $44.84 | $44.85 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.73 | 6.471% | $171.1308 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.90 | 4.681% | $220.7722 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.28 | 5.852% | $36.2861 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.53 | 3.615% | $177.7308 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.31 | $875.8487 | $875.85 | $875.90 | $875.80 | |