| 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 | $125.87 | 13.714% | $143.1318 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.63 | 9.732% | $97.2555 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.80 | 3.624% | $104.453 | $104.45 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.50 | 5.829% | $77.7843 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.53 | 6.528% | $27.1966 | $27.20 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.86 | 11.771% | $226.7387 | $226.74 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.62 | 6.374% | $78.3125 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.81 | $754.8724 | $754.87 | $754.90 | $754.90 | |