| 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 | $134.82 | 6.426% | $143.4835 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.29 | 8.777% | $14.4565 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.69 | 5.408% | $8.1059 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.83 | 7.230% | $99.5416 | $99.54 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.64 | 10.686% | $207.6912 | $207.69 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.83 | 6.433% | $20.0413 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.50 | 13.844% | $174.7505 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.60 | $668.0705 | $668.07 | $668.10 | $668.10 | |