| 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 | $130.87 | 9.298% | $143.0383 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.68 | 4.556% | $9.0755 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.25 | 3.309% | $138.6923 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.39 | 11.339% | $138.4946 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.87 | 9.821% | $30.6071 | $30.61 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.45 | 3.573% | $75.0386 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.99 | 6.350% | $214.8164 | $214.82 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.50 | $749.7628 | $749.77 | $749.80 | $749.70 | |