| 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 | $131.88 | 8.534% | $143.1346 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.48 | 5.835% | $183.6026 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.75 | 13.726% | $59.9905 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.88 | 5.567% | $7.263 | $7.26 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.68 | 7.231% | $29.6815 | $29.68 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.99 | 9.558% | $226.7741 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.39 | 8.423% | $199.9212 | $199.92 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.05 | $850.3675 | $850.35 | $850.35 | $850.40 | |