| 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 | $135.38 | 5.217% | $142.4428 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.33 | 7.514% | $51.9615 | $51.96 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.79 | 8.437% | $211.2244 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.77 | 4.793% | $142.2775 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.89 | 4.566% | $79.3551 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.70 | 8.707% | $242.0905 | $242.09 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.58 | 13.713% | $62.0646 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.44 | $931.4164 | $931.41 | $931.40 | $931.50 | |