| 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 | $135.50 | 5.222% | $142.5758 | $142.58 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.92 | 11.278% | $84.4823 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.54 | 8.555% | $142.7932 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.56 | 10.412% | $147.4663 | $147.47 | $147.45 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.81 | 4.369% | $41.5493 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.95 | 11.362% | $33.3529 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.79 | 5.320% | $248.334 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.07 | $840.5538 | $840.55 | $840.60 | $840.60 | |