| 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 | $138.31 | 3.480% | $143.1232 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.36 | 10.439% | $89.8532 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.38 | 4.182% | $248.3491 | $248.35 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.61 | 5.371% | $48.0597 | $48.06 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.54 | 11.519% | $18.4452 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 6.252% | $183.0934 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.71 | 9.224% | $58.6642 | $58.66 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.23 | $789.5880 | $789.58 | $789.55 | $789.60 | |