| 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 | $131.75 | 7.800% | $142.0265 | $142.03 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.80 | 10.260% | $115.5525 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.66 | 5.840% | $98.0713 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.36 | 13.431% | $167.1519 | $167.15 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.36 | 13.510% | $63.9742 | $63.97 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.71 | 9.461% | $45.6562 | $45.66 | $45.65 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.68 | 12.689% | $17.6696 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.32 | $650.1022 | $650.10 | $650.05 | $650.30 | |