| 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 | $130.75 | 9.273% | $142.8744 | $142.87 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.74 | 13.749% | $79.3286 | $79.33 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.45 | 12.258% | $82.4535 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.49 | 8.478% | $95.9922 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.57 | 8.628% | $31.035 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.35 | 7.187% | $193.3118 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.46 | 13.113% | $277.6472 | $277.65 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.81 | $902.6427 | $902.64 | $902.65 | $902.60 | |