| 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 | $138.94 | 3.292% | $143.5139 | $143.51 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 9.516% | $8.4327 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.65 | 5.246% | $186.9695 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.39 | 12.499% | $7.1887 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.57 | 8.790% | $111.5859 | $111.59 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.57 | 8.867% | $186.7831 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.51 | 10.437% | $143.027 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.33 | $787.5008 | $787.50 | $787.55 | $787.50 | |