| 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 | $135.64 | 5.552% | $143.1707 | $143.17 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.32 | 6.133% | $85.246 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.33 | 5.268% | $17.1903 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.34 | 6.607% | $127.2248 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.73 | 9.739% | $19.4567 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.78 | 7.493% | $140.5793 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.62 | 4.669% | $9.0225 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.76 | $541.8903 | $541.89 | $541.85 | $541.90 | |