| 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 | $131.80 | 7.775% | $142.0475 | $142.05 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.86 | 5.211% | $28.2597 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.57 | 3.737% | $232.9622 | $232.96 | $232.95 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.36 | 10.359% | $25.7799 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.51 | 13.599% | $264.129 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.70 | 13.815% | $144.2036 | $144.20 | $144.20 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.58 | 5.413% | $134.4859 | $134.49 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.38 | $971.8678 | $971.87 | $971.90 | $971.90 | |