| 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 | $134.79 | 6.365% | $143.3694 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.91 | 8.430% | $84.4778 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.78 | 10.335% | $172.9832 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.75 | 4.408% | $45.6785 | $45.68 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.91 | 9.301% | $248.0149 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.28 | 8.838% | $53.6354 | $53.64 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.63 | 6.211% | $64.3957 | $64.40 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.05 | $812.5549 | $812.56 | $812.60 | $812.60 | |