| 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 | $135.66 | 5.849% | $143.5948 | $143.59 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.67 | 5.300% | $248.1605 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.77 | 4.670% | $205.9592 | $205.96 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.31 | 12.446% | $22.8378 | $22.84 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.47 | 5.139% | $48.8581 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.65 | 7.206% | $157.2176 | $157.22 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.40 | 8.308% | $160.7291 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.93 | $987.3571 | $987.36 | $987.35 | $987.40 | |