| 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 | $127.77 | 11.342% | $142.2617 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.66 | 13.628% | $96.1975 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.91 | 12.482% | $17.8959 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.92 | 5.747% | $243.1335 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 9.327% | $51.9959 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.38 | 6.594% | $125.12 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.40 | 6.386% | $54.6824 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.60 | $731.2869 | $731.29 | $731.30 | $731.30 | |