| 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 | $134.56 | 5.683% | $142.207 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.39 | 6.503% | $142.0644 | $142.06 | $142.05 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.28 | 7.640% | $175.7546 | $175.75 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.45 | 9.646% | $161.673 | $161.67 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.80 | 8.598% | $8.4706 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.37 | 12.520% | $192.8255 | $192.83 | $192.85 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.93 | 6.716% | $164.2679 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.78 | $987.2630 | $987.26 | $987.20 | $987.40 | |