| 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 | $129.26 | 10.153% | $142.3838 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 4.311% | $74.4781 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.67 | 8.307% | $38.6331 | $38.63 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.97 | 6.367% | $6.3501 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.58 | 8.470% | $154.6565 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.52 | 5.409% | $231.3938 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.78 | 13.622% | $200.861 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.18 | $848.7564 | $848.75 | $848.80 | $848.90 | |