| 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 | $142.60 | 7.613% | $153.4561 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.50 | 9.860% | $213.6777 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.53 | 5.852% | $81.0085 | $81.01 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.60 | 11.459% | $205.7533 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.85 | 8.735% | $66.1652 | $66.17 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.58 | 6.414% | $82.556 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.32 | 5.725% | $40.5138 | $40.51 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.98 | $843.1306 | $843.14 | $843.10 | $843.30 | |