| 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 | $143.80 | 6.785% | $153.5568 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.50 | 6.425% | $120.7924 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.67 | 10.704% | $151.2992 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.52 | 7.586% | $14.5456 | $14.55 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.97 | 4.670% | $84.7513 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.58 | 9.483% | $22.5316 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.57 | 12.581% | $195.4068 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.61 | $742.8837 | $742.89 | $742.90 | $742.90 | |