| 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 | $134.75 | 5.614% | $142.3149 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.74 | 13.169% | $180.7762 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.57 | 13.443% | $229.8015 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.80 | 12.462% | $8.772 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.90 | 4.133% | $117.5662 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.94 | 10.265% | $273.391 | $273.39 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.42 | 9.779% | $45.4705 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.12 | $998.0923 | $998.09 | $998.05 | $998.20 | |