| 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 | $135.43 | 5.263% | $142.5577 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.80 | 5.842% | $102.4551 | $102.46 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.98 | 10.795% | $90.8297 | $90.83 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.48 | 6.656% | $147.6972 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.52 | 8.839% | $83.2836 | $83.28 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.99 | 13.368% | $83.881 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.47 | 3.863% | $208.2142 | $208.21 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.67 | $858.9185 | $858.92 | $858.95 | $859.00 | |