| 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 | $142.80 | 3.118% | $147.2525 | $147.25 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.68 | 12.760% | $66.1676 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.94 | 3.726% | $33.1301 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.75 | 4.768% | $239.6568 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.63 | 11.446% | $89.8589 | $89.86 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.85 | 5.577% | $264.8399 | $264.84 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.87 | 13.444% | $19.138 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.52 | $860.0438 | $860.05 | $860.05 | $860.10 | |