| 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 | $125.81 | 13.174% | $142.3842 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.29 | 5.573% | $79.4859 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.82 | 13.130% | $204.5617 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.48 | 9.775% | $104.8132 | $104.81 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.70 | 7.849% | $187.3337 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.63 | 6.240% | $36.7909 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.52 | 3.488% | $214.7583 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.25 | $970.1279 | $970.12 | $970.15 | $970.20 | |