| 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 | $135.53 | 5.600% | $143.1197 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 3.617% | $52.1919 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.74 | 4.487% | $62.4205 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.98 | 4.298% | $113.664 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.26 | 7.119% | $133.1061 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.30 | 8.670% | $204.6256 | $204.63 | $204.65 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.86 | 6.556% | $77.6367 | $77.64 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.04 | $786.7645 | $786.77 | $786.75 | $786.70 | |