| 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 | $134.44 | 5.838% | $142.2886 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.91 | 5.361% | $210.6272 | $210.63 | $210.65 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.36 | 7.310% | $36.8717 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.83 | 5.602% | $109.6466 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.94 | 6.726% | $211.2534 | $211.25 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.34 | 6.699% | $108.1288 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.55 | 8.693% | $44.075 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.37 | $862.8913 | $862.90 | $862.95 | $862.90 | |