| 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 | $128.57 | 10.674% | $142.2936 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.64 | 3.667% | $80.4871 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.58 | 5.305% | $231.2287 | $231.23 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.79 | 9.451% | $117.9772 | $117.98 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.85 | 9.836% | $75.6221 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.67 | 4.646% | $185.9245 | $185.92 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.51 | 5.624% | $6.8761 | $6.88 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.61 | $840.4093 | $840.41 | $840.45 | $840.40 | |