| 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 | $132.30 | 8.148% | $143.0798 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.63 | 4.531% | $92.6458 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.37 | 5.755% | $47.981 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.25 | 6.380% | $40.6904 | $40.69 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.54 | 7.147% | $19.8651 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.83 | 13.366% | $129.0445 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.66 | 5.186% | $105.8802 | $105.88 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.58 | $579.1868 | $579.19 | $579.25 | $579.20 | |