| 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 | $135.61 | 5.476% | $143.036 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.81 | 9.180% | $198.5002 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.76 | 4.764% | $23.8443 | $23.84 | $23.85 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.62 | 9.169% | $8.3187 | $8.32 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.63 | 6.633% | $259.79 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.63 | 9.825% | $103.9274 | $103.93 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.72 | 9.734% | $108.3294 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.78 | $845.7460 | $845.75 | $845.80 | $845.60 | |