| 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 | $142.28 | 4.370% | $148.4976 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.71 | 7.765% | $37.4052 | $37.41 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.98 | 6.768% | $209.2439 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.60 | 10.720% | $232.0691 | $232.07 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 7.158% | $84.987 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.43 | 4.158% | $7.7389 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.38 | 3.738% | $143.5526 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.69 | $863.4943 | $863.50 | $863.50 | $863.50 | |