| 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 | $136.84 | 5.129% | $143.8585 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.41 | 10.313% | $41.2681 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.92 | 11.745% | $259.159 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.49 | 8.320% | $117.5164 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.87 | 9.170% | $40.251 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.82 | 7.704% | $159.2081 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.93 | 6.455% | $6.3128 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.28 | $767.5739 | $767.58 | $767.50 | $767.70 | |