| 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 | $135.79 | 5.187% | $142.8334 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.67 | 6.374% | $256.0103 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.36 | 5.668% | $55.3278 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.52 | 5.850% | $92.6399 | $92.64 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.44 | 6.833% | $45.3399 | $45.34 | $45.35 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.88 | 7.846% | $87.2258 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.25 | 6.151% | $102.1703 | $102.17 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.91 | $781.5474 | $781.55 | $781.60 | $781.40 | |