| 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 | $137.36 | 3.475% | $142.1333 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.80 | 3.371% | $72.153 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.86 | 5.344% | $87.288 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.99 | 12.773% | $130.8054 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.90 | 8.398% | $47.5867 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.45 | 7.584% | $120.9782 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.47 | 7.213% | $206.3529 | $206.35 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.83 | $807.2975 | $807.30 | $807.35 | $807.40 | |