| 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 | $134.50 | 6.643% | $143.4348 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 8.379% | $17.1672 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.66 | 7.213% | $102.56 | $102.56 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.35 | 10.521% | $168.3787 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 8.606% | $39.9344 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.55 | 11.842% | $77.7861 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.28 | 11.700% | $18.1848 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.95 | $567.4460 | $567.44 | $567.50 | $567.50 | |