| 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 | $135.60 | 5.271% | $142.7475 | $142.75 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.86 | 6.636% | $6.2489 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.60 | 12.367% | $73.7128 | $73.71 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.37 | 9.429% | $234.5829 | $234.58 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.78 | 6.502% | $163.7788 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.88 | 13.664% | $82.8383 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.41 | 5.591% | $159.8753 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.50 | $863.7845 | $863.79 | $863.85 | $863.70 | |