| 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 | $138.46 | 3.135% | $142.8007 | $142.80 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.86 | 11.747% | $68.0092 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.69 | 9.610% | $50.0808 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.28 | 9.750% | $179.1998 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.70 | 5.599% | $22.915 | $22.92 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.64 | 6.848% | $139.5862 | $139.59 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.57 | 10.354% | $252.2361 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.20 | $854.8278 | $854.84 | $854.85 | $854.80 | |