| 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 | $133.35 | 6.859% | $142.4965 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.61 | 5.715% | $50.3309 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.44 | 4.643% | $30.8069 | $30.81 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.28 | 7.420% | $253.812 | $253.81 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.25 | 11.235% | $103.7266 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.66 | 11.545% | $115.6275 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.56 | 11.548% | $220.3742 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.15 | $917.1746 | $917.18 | $917.20 | $917.10 | |