| 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 | $125.69 | 13.285% | $142.3879 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 7.449% | $83.1655 | $83.17 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.72 | 6.673% | $74.3724 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.75 | 10.200% | $19.5605 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.58 | 10.525% | $157.5865 | $157.59 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.50 | 3.689% | $252.4827 | $252.48 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.71 | 8.257% | $42.9889 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.35 | $772.5444 | $772.55 | $772.55 | $772.70 | |