| 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 | $137.53 | 4.157% | $143.2471 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.42 | 12.532% | $242.4164 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.83 | 11.780% | $165.2444 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.38 | 12.186% | $29.5947 | $29.59 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.70 | 5.379% | $120.8697 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.40 | 4.540% | $65.233 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.39 | 6.236% | $199.0756 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.65 | $965.6809 | $965.68 | $965.70 | $965.60 | |