| 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 | $134.70 | 5.471% | $142.0694 | $142.07 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.62 | 10.831% | $78.2689 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.54 | 11.843% | $16.262 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.42 | 3.275% | $54.1368 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.52 | 4.737% | $202.687 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.95 | 7.225% | $201.5294 | $201.53 | $201.55 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.75 | 8.855% | $251.1829 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.50 | $946.1364 | $946.14 | $946.15 | $946.20 | |