| 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 | $135.32 | 5.775% | $143.1347 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.56 | 6.814% | $81.7768 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.35 | 6.421% | $81.2524 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.76 | 10.781% | $29.645 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.49 | 5.464% | $30.0467 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.72 | 9.679% | $219.0509 | $219.05 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.59 | 12.423% | $80.4836 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.79 | $665.3901 | $665.39 | $665.45 | $665.40 | |