| 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 | $129.96 | 10.339% | $143.3966 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.57 | 5.256% | $73.2266 | $73.23 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.36 | 7.670% | $186.6567 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.49 | 12.123% | $160.8853 | $160.89 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.70 | 12.394% | $110.9329 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.85 | 7.657% | $94.5767 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.61 | 5.123% | $91.047 | $91.05 | $91.05 | $91.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.54 | $860.7218 | $860.74 | $860.80 | $860.70 | |