| 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 | $132.48 | 7.360% | $142.2305 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.39 | 5.549% | $108.0716 | $108.07 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.71 | 11.117% | $31.9017 | $31.90 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.32 | 5.414% | $250.1685 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.94 | 10.188% | $23.0734 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.57 | 8.645% | $152.7223 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.71 | 8.353% | $69.0317 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.12 | $777.1997 | $777.19 | $777.15 | $777.20 | |