| 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 | $133.89 | 6.372% | $142.4215 | $142.42 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.27 | 13.521% | $44.5797 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.44 | 4.555% | $63.193 | $63.19 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.77 | 9.834% | $55.7627 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.58 | 11.636% | $74.3272 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.68 | 10.580% | $225.2293 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.55 | 3.747% | $148.9288 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.18 | $754.4422 | $754.44 | $754.50 | $754.40 | |