| 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 | $132.56 | 7.260% | $142.1839 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.99 | 5.300% | $92.6535 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.33 | 8.194% | $78.2567 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.58 | 6.828% | $40.146 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.68 | 5.331% | $233.4978 | $233.50 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.71 | 9.116% | $186.2719 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.31 | 10.412% | $68.7977 | $68.80 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.16 | $841.8075 | $841.81 | $841.80 | $841.90 | |