| 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 | $131.85 | 11.501% | $147.0141 | $147.01 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.99 | 5.669% | $120.4521 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.27 | 13.345% | $29.7757 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.46 | 5.126% | $227.5557 | $227.56 | $227.55 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.49 | 7.120% | $149.4217 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.77 | 11.338% | $157.8439 | $157.84 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.54 | 4.605% | $43.4529 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.37 | $875.5161 | $875.51 | $875.50 | $875.60 | |