| 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 | $135.30 | 5.870% | $143.2421 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.48 | 11.315% | $140.7912 | $140.79 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 6.432% | $252.1161 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.47 | 6.516% | $37.7812 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.39 | 10.493% | $46.838 | $46.84 | $46.85 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.29 | 6.659% | $57.9052 | $57.91 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.59 | 5.340% | $120.7091 | $120.71 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.40 | $799.3829 | $799.39 | $799.40 | $799.30 | |