| 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 | $135.87 | 5.301% | $143.0725 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.25 | 9.500% | $49.5488 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.69 | 4.480% | $185.6505 | $185.65 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.79 | 10.494% | $7.5025 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.67 | 11.641% | $62.1505 | $62.15 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.68 | 8.633% | $115.8897 | $115.89 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.88 | 6.510% | $195.8506 | $195.85 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.83 | $759.6651 | $759.66 | $759.65 | $759.80 | |