| 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 | $135.97 | 5.517% | $143.4715 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.68 | 5.574% | $49.2819 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.81 | 12.801% | $44.9061 | $44.91 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.48 | 6.366% | $145.1683 | $145.17 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.31 | 13.820% | $102.7908 | $102.79 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.91 | 8.462% | $166.9339 | $166.93 | $166.95 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.94 | 5.585% | $200.5481 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.10 | $853.1006 | $853.10 | $853.10 | $853.10 | |